A.   The A-1 agricultural zone has been established for the primary purpose of providing a location where the cultivation of crops and the raising and keeping of livestock and related uses can be carried on, and where such uses can be protected and encouraged.

   B.   Owners or developers of land should bear in mind that primacy is given in this zone to agriculture and livestock raising, and any development should be undertaken in recognition thereof.

   C.   The A-1 agricultural zone is characterized by large lots and tracts of land intermixed with dwellings.

   D.   In order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of this title, and to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of this zone, the following regulations shall apply. (Ord. 2010-03, 8-10-2010)

The following buildings, structures and uses of land shall be permitted in the A-1 agricultural zone upon compliance with requirements set forth in this title:

Agriculture, including, but not limited to, the raising of row and forage crops, grains and fruits, and buildings incidental to the use of land for agricultural purposes.

Animals and fowl, raising and keeping, except for porcine and ratites.

Barns, corrals, pens and buildings for the housing of animals and fowl, and the storage of farm products, provided such use for the care and keeping of livestock and fowl are located at least fifty feet (50') in distance from any dwelling.

   A.   Fowl and rabbits may be located anywhere on the property provided that animals and pens are at least fifty feet (50') from any dwelling on other surrounding lots.

Daycare nurseries that have been approved by the state health department and the state welfare department.

Fairgrounds, equestrian centers, and golf courses.

Individual manufactured homes that comply with the requirements set forth in section 10-12-17 of this title.

Kennels, veterinary clinics and animal hospitals.

Plant nurseries and beehives.

Public utility buildings and facilities and airports.

Rest homes.

Schools and churches.

Single-family dwellings and buildings necessary thereto.

Temporary buildings and yards for the storage of construction materials and equipment incidental and necessary to construction of uses otherwise permitted in the zone. A permit therefor shall be valid for not more than one year and shall not be renewable for more than two (2) successive ninety (90) day periods on the same lot.

The retail sale of products and services, provided such products are raised by the owner. (Ord. 2010-03, 8-10-2010)

Other uses which may be suitable or desirable only in certain locations of this zone due to circumstances peculiar to said location, and for which a conditional use permit is required by this title. The following are suggested, but not limited to:

Feedlots, fur farms and hatcheries.

Home business or professional occupations.

Industry subject to recommendation of the planning commission and approval of the city council, provided that a conditional use permit has been granted pursuant to chapter 13 of this title. Such conditional use permits are not transferable from one site to another.

Porcine and ratite raising and keeping.

Residential subdivisions.

Water reservoirs, water facilities and oil and gas wells. (Ord. 2010-03, 8-10-2010)

The purpose of requiring area, width, height and location requirements is to provide for a yard area around structures to ensure access to and around buildings for fire and emergency services; adequate privacy; desirable and safe visibility; natural light, ventilation and sunlight; and space for landscaping, gardening and recreation. (Ord. 2010-03, 8-10-2010)

   A.   Each dwelling or individual manufactured home shall be located on a lot containing at least sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet of land, except that when connected to a public sewer, a one-family dwelling may be located on a lot containing not less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet.

   B.   Lots upon which animals or fowl, except customary household pets, are kept, or upon which barns, pens, coops and corrals for the keeping of such animals or fowl are maintained, shall contain twenty nine thousand (29,000) square feet.

      1.   The keeping of animals or fowl on smaller lots is covered in chapter 12, "Supplementary Procedures Applicable Within Zones", of this title.

   C.   Rest homes, schools and churches shall be located upon lots containing at least one acre.

   D.   Except as may otherwise be provided for in subsections A, B, and C of this section, there shall be no other area requirements. (Ord. 2010-03, 8-10-2010)

   A.   The minimum width of lot with a dwelling, fronting on a single street, shall be seventy feet (70'), measured at a distance of thirty feet (30') back from the front easement line of the street.

   B.   The minimum width of any corner lot with a dwelling shall be eighty feet (80') measured at a distance of thirty feet (30') back from the front easement line of the street.

   C.   For uses other than dwellings and structures, there shall be no width requirements except as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 2010-03, 8-10-2010)

   A.   Distance Between Main And Accessory Buildings: The minimum distance between the main building and accessory buildings shall be ten feet (10').

   B.   Front Setback: All buildings and structures shall be set back at least twenty five feet (25') from the front easement line.

   C.   Side Setback:

      1.   All dwellings and individual manufactured homes shall be set back from the side property line a distance of at least six feet (6') and the total distance of the two (2) side setbacks shall be at least sixteen feet (16').

      2.   The minimum side setback for accessory buildings shall be the same as for main buildings.

         a.   No side setback shall be required for accessory buildings that are located more than fifty feet (50') at the rear of any dwelling.

      3.   On corner lots, the side setback from the street easement line for any dwelling or other building shall be not less than twenty five feet (25').

   D.   Rear Setback:

      1.   For interior lots, all dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back from the rear property line a distance of at least thirty feet (30').

      2.   Accessory buildings shall be set back not less than six feet (6') from the rear property line.

      3.   Alley rights of way measured from the centerline may be used for setback requirements.

   E.   Architectural Features Setback:

      1.   Decks, patios, driveways, cornices, eave overhangs, and similar architectural features are covered in chapter 12, "Supplementary Procedures Applicable Within Zones", of this title. (Ord. 2010-03, 8-10-2010)

   A.   The maximum height of any building measured from grade to the square of the building shall be two (2) stories or twenty five feet (25'), and the minimum height of any dwelling shall be nine feet (9').

   B.   Where the ground or the square of the building is uneven in height, the average elevation shall apply.

   C.   Chimneys, flagpoles, television antennas, church towers and similar structures not used for human occupancy are excluded in determining height. (Ord. 2010-03, 8-10-2010)

   A.   The ground floor area of any single-family dwelling shall not be less than eight hundred fifty (850) square feet.

   B.   The exterior minimum width of any dwelling shall be twelve feet (12').

   C.   In multiple-family developments, the first unit shall be not less than eight hundred fifty (850) square feet and each additional unit shall not be less than six hundred (600) square feet on the ground floor. (Ord. 2010-03, 8-10-2010)

For the purpose of determining front, side and rear setback requirements, any separate building situated within ten feet (10') from a dwelling or other main building shall be considered as part of the main building and not as an accessory building. (Ord. 2010-03, 8-10-2010)

See also chapter 12, "Supplementary Procedures Applicable Within Zones", of this title for the following:

   A.   Fences;

   B.   Parking;

   C.   Architectural features;

   D.   Exemptions to setbacks. (Ord. 2010-03, 8-10-2010)

This zone covers the portion of the city most appropriately suited to the grazing of livestock, intense agriculture, sand and gravel operations, and shooting sports parks. It is the intent of this zone to promote rural activities and a rural lifestyle for its residents. In order to accomplish the objectives of this zone, the following regulations shall apply. (Ord. 9-23-96A, 9-23-1996)

No building or land shall be used and no building shall be erected which is arranged, designed or intended to be used for other than one or more of the following uses:

Any use permitted in the A-1 agricultural zone.

Cemeteries and memorial park facilities.

Commercial equine operations, including racing, boarding, auctions and training.

Hunting, both commercial and private.

Quarries, gravel pits, rock crushers, cement mixing plants and accessory uses to the above.

Safe discharge of arms. (Ord. 9-23-96A, 9-23-1996)

The following uses will be considered to be conditional uses:

Asphalt mixing plants.

Outdoor theaters and facilities for river tour and land tour companies, including warehousing facilities, office facilities, maintenance facilities, vehicular parking and including temporary storage facilities.

Overnight camping areas.

Retailing of concessions, gifts, souvenirs and supplies.

Rifle, shotgun, handgun and archery shooting ranges. (Ord. 9-23-96A, 9-23-1996)

The minimum lot size for all dwellings and other buildings, structures and uses shall be five (5) acres, except uses listed as conditional uses, in which case the board of adjustment may determine a suitable area. (Ord. 9-23-96A, 9-23-1996)

Same as A-1 agricultural zone. (Ord. 9-23-96A, 9-23-1996)

Same as A-1 agricultural zone. (Ord. 9-23-96A, 9-23-1996)

Same as A-1 agricultural zone. (Ord. 9-23-96A, 9-23-1996)

Same as A-1 agricultural zone. (Ord. 9-23-96A, 9-23-1996)