The following regulations shall apply to the A-1 - Agricultural and rural residential zone:

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose of this zone is to maintain a rural and open space character of lands within the Village with low density residential and agricultural development.

(b)

Permissive uses. Any of the following permissive uses are allowed in the A-1 zone:

(1)

One dwelling unit per lot.

(2)

One mobile home dwelling unit per lot.

(3)

A temporary mobile home for use as a primary dwelling unit or a temporary storage building related to a construction project on the premises, for a period of time not to exceed one year from the date the permit is issued.

(4)

Group homes. The maximum occupancy on the premises shall be reasonable as determined by the Planning Administrator or Building Inspector in relation to the lot size, square footage of the residence, number of bedrooms, parking availability, septic capacity, and relevant safety considerations; however, nothing in this Section shall violate the Federal Fair Housing Act.

(5)

Agricultural uses, including the planting, growing and harvesting of crops for consumption, provided that any cannabis related agriculture is conducted in compliance with the Cannabis Regulation Act and other applicable state law provided, however, that the commercial production, manufacture and retail sale of cannabis and cannabis products are prohibited in the A-1 zone, and:

a.

Any diseased, dead, or dying agricultural products be disposed of promptly and appropriately.

b.

Agricultural activities reasonably conducted in accordance with common agricultural practices on the property do not create a nuisance as set forth in Sections 14-71 through 14116.

c.

Any greenhouses on the property greater than 120 square feet require evidence of the State engineer's approval of the well and water usage for the quantity and type of crop(s) to be raised or other evidence of sufficient water right as approved by the Planning Administrator.

d.

Drainage of agricultural wastewater shall be controlled to avoid pollution of irrigation ditches, ground water, and surrounding property.

(6)

Raising and management of livestock and fowl, provided that all areas devoted to livestock and fowl shall be maintained in such a manner that:

a.

It discourages the concentration and breeding of insects and rodents which are detrimental to human habitation.

b.

Livestock or fowl excrement shall be properly disposed of and shall not be allowed to accumulate in amounts that cause unreasonable noxious odors.

c.

Drainage of livestock waste shall be contained on-site and controlled to avoid pollution of irrigation ditches, ground water, drains, and surrounding property.

(7)

Accessory uses and structures.

(8)

Sale of livestock or crops raised on the premises, but not including the sale or distribution of cannabis or cannabis products.

(9)

Storage of accessory vehicles (e.g., agricultural equipment, trailers, boats, and recreational vehicles) owned by the on-site resident for personal use.

(10)

Home occupations (permit application and business registration required, see Section 18-45(c)).

(11)

Parking incidental to the above uses.

(c)

Uses by review. The following uses are allowed in the A-1 zone district only upon the approval of a site development and/or subdivision plan by the Commission:

(1)

Parks and playgrounds.

(2)

Churches and places of worship.

(3)

Short-term rentals.

(d)

Density. The maximum density shall be limited to one dwelling unit per net acre.

(e)

Lot area. The minimum area of each lot shall be 43,560 square feet.

(f)

Lot dimensions. Each lot shall have a lot width standard of seventy-five (75) feet. However, any lot two acres or more in size, with a minimum average standard width of less than seventy-five (75) feet as of the date of the adoption of this article, may be subdivided into lots having the same width as the lot being subdivided, provided that this authority shall not be construed to permit violation of other Village minimum size restrictions.

(g)

Lot coverage. Lot coverage shall not exceed thirty-five (35) percent.

(h)

Setback requirements. Front setbacks shall be no less than twenty-five (25) feet. Other setbacks shall be no less than ten (10) feet, except in the case of intensive agriculture, in which all setbacks shall be no less than twenty-five (25) feet.

(i)

Architectural requirements. None.

(j)

Placement of parking. None.

History: Ord. No. 192, § 8-1-9, adopted 11-13-89; Ord. No. 292, adopted 7-9-96; Ord. No. 372, adopted 10-28-03; Ord. No. 06-02, adopted 5-23-06; Ord. No. 09-005, adopted 5-19-09; Ord. No. 17-009, §§ 2, 3, adopted 8-8-17; Ord. No. 18-002, § 2, adopted 1-23-18; Ord. No. 21-06, adopted 8-17-21; Ord. No. 21-06, adopted 1-4-22; Ord. No. 22-01, adopted 3-22-22.