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Highland City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 4

4 A-1 Zone

3-4401 A-1 Agricultural Zone

The A-1 Agricultural Zone has been established as a district in which the primary use of land is for open spaces such as agriculture and large ranch type residences and grounds. The Zone has as its main objectives the providing of areas for spacious living and the perpetuation of the open environment.

3-4402 Permitted Uses

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

  1. Any permitted use in the R-1-40 or R-1-20 Zones and subject to the restrictions on such uses provided in that zone.

3-4403 Conditional Uses

The following buildings, structures and uses of land shall be allowed in the A-1 Zone upon compliance with the provisions of this Article, as well as other requirements of this Code, and upon obtaining a conditional use permit as specified in Chapter 4 of this Code:

  1. Any conditional use allowed in the R-1-40 Zone and subject to the restriction on such used provided in that zone.

3-4404 Location Requirements

Buildings and structures, but not including fences, within the A 1 Zone shall be located as follows:

  1. All dwellings and other main buildings and structures shall be set back not less than thirty (30) feet from the front lot line.
  2. All accessory buildings shall be set back not less than six (6) feet from the front line of the main building.
  3. All dwellings and other main buildings and structures shall be set back not less than fifteen (15) feet from either side lot line; provided, however, on nonconforming lots of record smaller than 20,000 square feet, all dwellings and main building shall be set back not less than ten (10) feet from either side lot line and the combined total distance of the two side setbacks shall not be less than twenty four (24) feet.
  4. All accessory buildings shall be set back not less than five (5) feet from the side lot lines.
  5. All dwellings and other main buildings and structures shall be set back not less than thirty (30) feet from the rear lot line.
  6. All accessory buildings shall be set back not less than six (6) feet from the rear lot line.
  7. Notwithstanding any provision of this Section to the contrary, the following additional requirements shall apply to corner lots:
    1. All dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back not less than thirty (30) feet from the side lot line which abuts on a street.
    2. All accessory buildings shall be set back not less than thirty six (36) feet from the side lot line which abuts on a street.
    3. The side setback required for the interior side of such lots shall be that required by paragraphs (3 and 4) of this Section.
    4. All accessory buildings shall be set back not less than six (6) feet from the rear lot line.
  8. All buildings and structures shall be set back at least sixty (60) feet from the center line of the public streets on which the property fronts or thirty (30) feet from the right of way line of said streets, whichever is greater.
  9. All buildings and structures shall be set back from the side property line not less than ten (10) feet, provided that the total setback for both sides of a building or structure shall be not less than twenty four (24) feet.
  10. All buildings and structures shall be set back from the rear property line not less than 30 feet.

3-4405 Area And Width Requirements

Area and width requirements of a zoning lot in the A-1 Zone shall be as follows:

UseMinimum AreaMinimum Width at minimum setback line
All uses5 acres300 feet

3-4406 Height Of Buildings

The maximum height of any building in the A-1 Zone shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet. The height is measured from one location along any elevation where the “Grade of Building” (as defined in 10-102(23)) to the highest part of the building is at its greatest vertical distance. On sloped lots where the grade difference exceeds four feet in elevation the averaged maximum “Height of Building” (as defined in 10-102(26)) in the A-1 Zone shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet. No building shall be constructed to less than the height of 10 feet or one story above finished grade. 

(Amended 6/7/05) 

3-4407 Size Of Dwellings

The main floor living area in a Rambler dwelling in the A-1 Zone shall have a minimum finishable area of (1,200) square feet and include a double car garage. The ground floor living area of any Two Story dwelling in the A-1 Zone shall not be less than (900) square feet and the dwelling shall have a total of not less than (1,500) square feet of finishable living area above ground and include a double car garage. A Split Level home in the A-1 Zone shall have a minimum of (1,600) square feet finishable above the garage floor elevation and include a double car garage. As long as finishable areas are provided as specified the dwelling need not be finished beyond that required by building codes.

3-4408 Special Provisions

Special provisions shall apply in the A-1 Zone in order to protect its essential characteristics:

  1. The setbacks around buildings shall be kept free of debris, refuse, weeds, and other flammable material which may constitute a fire or health hazard.
  2. All buildings and uses within the zone shall comply with all applicable portions of Sections 3-601 through 3-620.
  3. Sufficient off-street parking shall be provided and maintained for all automobiles and recreational facilities or vehicles used by the occupants of the premises.
  4. Driveways shall be paved or shall be graded for adequate access of emergency vehicles.