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Hatch City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 13

AGRICULTURAL ZONES

10-13-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of an Agricultural Zone is to identify and preserve land for agricultural activity or that is, by virtue of ownership or easement, precluded from development, and to preserve the historic and natural beauty of those areas. Qualifying land also includes property owned by a governmental entity, or parcels for which a scenic or conservation easement has been granted to a governmental entity, land trust or conservation organization. (Ord. 2021-05, 10-20-2021)

10-13-2: PERMITTED USES:

   A.   Single-family dwellings, one per parcel.
   B.   Accessory buildings and uses.
   C.   Accessory dwelling units, one per parcel.
   D.   Livestock keeping and grazing.
   E.   Crop production.
   F.   Stands for the sale of produce grown on the premises. (Ord. 2021-05, 10-20-2021)

10-13-3: CONDITIONAL USES:

   A.   Home occupations.
   B.   Gravel pits.
   C.   Short-term rentals.
   D.   Temporary commercial activities for special events.
   E.   Transmitting stations and towers.
   F.   Utility easements. (Ord. 2021-05, 10-20-2021)

10-13-4: BUILDING REGULATIONS:

   A.   Height. No dwelling or accessory building shall be erected to a height greater than three (3) stories above grade or thirty-five feet (35’), unless specifically approved by the Building Official.
   B.   Area, Width and Yard Regulations. See Table 13-4.
 
Table 13-4
Agricultural / Open Space Minimum Area, Width and Yard Regulations.
Zone
Area
Width
Front Setback
Side Setback
Rear Setback
A
6 Acres
200 feet
25 feet
10 feet
20 feet
 
   C.   Other Provisions. No building, structure or enclosure housing any animals shall be located or constructed closer than one hundred feet (100’) from any dwelling on the same or adjacent lot. (Ord. 2021-05, 10-20-2021)