The purpose of the A agricultural zone is to set aside land to guide development at the community borders. These borders are deemed important for preservation of rural character. Such areas may be considered to be in transition from rural agricultural activities to more concentrated development. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

In the A agricultural zone, no building or premises shall be used nor shall any building or structure hereafter be erected or altered (unless provided by this title) except for one or more of the uses set forth in section 11-3-4 of this chapter. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

(Rep. by Ord. 531, 7-8-2008)

   A.   Property Of Six Thousand Square Feet Or Greater With Access To Public Street: On property not less than six thousand (6,000) square feet with a minimum width of fifty feet (50') and deeded access to a public street the following uses are permitted:

"Home occupation" as defined in section 11-2-1 of this title.

One single-family dwelling and accessory buildings. (Ord. 531, 7-8-2008)

   B.   Property Of One Acre Or Greater And A Minimum Of One Hundred Feet Wide With Frontage On A Public Street: On property not less than one acre (43,560 square feet) with a minimum width of one hundred feet (100'); with a minimum one hundred feet (100') of continuous frontage on a public street the following uses are permitted:

Cemetery; provided it meets all standards of Idaho Code and is approved by the Central health district and the Glenns Ferry city engineer.

"Home occupation" as defined in section 11-2-1 of this title.

Keeping and care of agricultural and large animals, of this code:

      1.   On a parcel of forty three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet the number of animals allowed shall be limited to four (4) "large" or eight (8) "agricultural" animals. Every additional acre will allow four (4) additional large or eight (8) additional agricultural animals.

      2.   Buildings, runs, pens, enclosures, stables, and corrals (not perimeter fencing) housing agricultural animals or their tack, feed, or equipment shall be set back at least fifty feet (50') from any residential structures.

One single-family dwelling and accessory buildings. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002; amd. Ord. 531, 7-8-2008)

Prohibited uses in the A agricultural zone include, but are not limited to, the following: (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

General commercial uses, except as specifically permitted in this zone.

General manufacturing uses, except as specifically permitted in this zone.

Outdoor advertising displays (billboards), except a sign identifying home occupation, or a sign indicating proposed sale or rental of the property on which the sign is located. (Ord. 531, 7-8-2008)

Dwellings or portions erected hereafter shall not exceed two and one-half (21/2) stories or thirty five feet (35'), whichever is greater. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

   A.   Front Yard: No building or structure shall be erected closer than twenty feet (20') from the front property line or the closest edge of the street easement.

   B.   Side Yard: No building shall be erected closer than five feet (5') to any side property line; except corner lots shall maintain a fifteen foot (15') side yard adjacent to the street that intersects the street upon which the building fronts.

   C.   Rear Yard: No building or structure shall be erected closer than three feet (3') from the rear lot line. (Ord 487, 7-23-2002; amd. Ord. 531, 7-8-2008; Ord. 25-608, 2-11-2025)

The following uses may be considered by the governing body in accordance with chapter 12 of this title:

Airport.

Bed and breakfast:

   A. Maximum of seven (7) rooms for lodging of paying guests;

   B.   Must provide one off street parking space for each guestroom as well as all vehicles owned by permanent residents;

   C.   Rooms cannot be added for the sole purpose of use as a bed and breakfast facility;

   D.   One sign, limited to four (4) square feet;

   E.   May provide meals to lodging guests only;

   F.   No other commercial uses are permitted in conjunction, for example: restaurant, meeting hall, group home, etc.

Commercial boarding kennel.

Communications tower.

Golf course and driving range.

Grain elevator and bulk storage such as for potatoes, hay, and other similar uses.

Land application of treated wastewater.

Mining, dredging and excavation of sand, dirt, gravel, or other aggregate.

Private amusement park, ballpark, racetrack, or similar uses.

Public or private school.

Public utility facility.

Sewage treatment facilities.

No other use shall be allowed unless set forth herein. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002; amd. Ord. 504, 8-17-2004)