Agricultural zones promote and preserve conditions favorable to agriculture and are intended to preserve and protect agricultural lands and related activities, permit activities normally and necessarily related to agricultural production, and prohibit land uses that may undermine continued agricultural activity.

A.

Agricultural 20 Zone: The agricultural 20 (A-20) zone is intended to be applied to land which is predominantly devoted to agricultural use and which is intended to remain as such.

B.

Agricultural 5 Zone: The purpose of the Agricultural 5 (A-5) Zone is to provide for and protect larger tracts of land intended for agricultural activities, such as, but not limited to crop cultivation and livestock grazing.

C.

Agricultural 5 Average Zone: The Agricultural 5 Average (A-SA) zone is intended to provide flexibility in lot formation in the Agricultural 5 Zone while still maintaining the purpose of the zone. The Agricultural 5 Average zone may be applied for in any area shown as A-5 on the Future Land Use Map.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007; Amended by Ord. 2023-01 on 3/8/2023)

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to any real property located in an agricultural zone as shown on the official zoning map. No building, structure or real property shall be used and no building or structure shall be hereafter erected, structurally or substantially altered, or enlarged except as set forth in this chapter. Such requirements shall not be construed to prohibit or limit other applicable provisions of this title, this code, or other laws.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

A.

Permitted and Conditional Uses: Permitted and conditional uses allowed within agricultural zones shall be as set forth in table 10-10-1 of section 10-10-8 of this chapter. Permitted and conditional uses are indicated by a "P" or "C", respectively, in the appropriate column. Uses not permitted are indicated by "N". Any use not shown on table 10-10-1 of section 10-10-8 of this chapter shall be prohibited unless the zoning administrator determines the use is substantially the same as a permitted or conditional use based upon an administrative interpretation as provided in section 10-5-20 of this title.

B.

Accessory Uses: Permitted and conditional uses set forth in table 10-10-1 of section 10-10-8 of this chapter shall be deemed to include accessory uses and activities that are necessarily and customarily associated with and incidental and subordinate to such uses.

Accessory uses shall be subject to the same regulations that apply to permitted and conditional uses in the same zone except as otherwise expressly provided in this title.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007; Amended by Ord. 2023-01 on 3/8/2023)

Development standards within agricultural zones shall be as set forth in table 10-10-2 of section 10-10-8 of this chapter.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

The use and development of real property in agricultural zones shall conform to the development standards as set forth in this chapter and the following chapters of this title:

A.

Existing conditions inventory: See chapter 17 of this title.

B.

Landscaping and screening: See chapter 18 of this title.

C.

Off street parking: See chapter 19 of this title.

D.

Outdoor lighting: See chapter 20 of this title.

E.

Signs: See chapter 21 of this title.

F.

Supplementary development standards: See chapter 22 of this title.

G.

Water source protection: See chapter 23 of this title.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007; Amended by Ord. 2023-01 on 3/8/2023)

To the extent that the use and development of real property includes any matter encompassed by a regulation for a specific use as set forth in this title, such regulation shall apply in addition to the requirements of this chapter and shall prevail over any conflicting provision of this chapter.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007; Amended by Ord. 2023-01 on 3/8/2023)

A.

The following special regulations shall apply to development within the A-20 zone:

1.

Uses: Each new lot shall conform to the Uses of the A-5 or A-20 zone, as the case may be, based on size, as follows:

a.

One (1) acre and larger but smaller than twenty (20) acres: A-5 zone Uses.

b.

Twenty (20) acres and larger: A-20 zone Uses.

2.

Development Standards: Each new lot shall conform to the Development Standards of the RR, A-5, or A-20 zone, excluding Lot Size and Density Standards, as the case may be, based on size, as follows:

a.

One (1) acre and larger but smaller than five (5) acres: RR zone Development Standards.

b.

Five (5) acres and larger but smaller than twenty (20) acres: A-5 zone Development Standards.

c.

Twenty (20) acres and larger: A-20 zone Development Standards.

3.

Lot Size and Subdivision Density Standards: One (1) acre and larger lots may be subdivided from an existing lot or parcel located in the A-20 zone so long as the following conditions are met:

a.

Total lot density of the subdivision, excluding streets and rights-of-way, calculated as shown in paragraph c of this subsection, shall not exceed two-tenths (0.2) lot per acre, with at least one (1) lot being twenty (20) acres or larger.

b.

All new and existing lots shall each abut an existing or proposed public street for at least the distance shown in Table 10-10-2 of this section.

c.

The density within the subdivision shall be calculated as shown in the following example:

50 acres of land within subdivision boundary

2 acres will be used for road rights-of-way

50 - 2 = 48 acres of land available for lot formation

48 acres x 0.2 lot per acre = 9.6 lots; therefore, a maximum of 9 total lots are allowable

1 lot shall be at least 20 acres in size and the remaining 8 lots shall be at least 1 acre in size

4.

A deed restriction shall be placed on the 20-acre and larger lot(s) such that it/they shall not be further subdivided so long as the subdivision remains in the A-20 zone.

5.

The remainder of the original parcel (remnant parcel):

a.

Shall be a minimum of twenty (20) acres;

b.

Shall not be made non-conforming in use or development standards; and

c.

Shall not be included in the subdivision area.

6.

Increased Height: Notwithstanding the height limitations shown on table 10-10-2 of section 10-10-8 of this chapter, a greater building height may be allowed pursuant to a conditional use permit.

B.

The following special regulations shall apply to development within the A-5A zone:

1.

Uses: Each new lot shall conform to the Uses of the A-5 zone.

2.

Development Standards: Each new lot shall conform to the Development Standards of the RR or A-5 zone, excluding of Lot Size and Density Standards, as the case may be, based on lot size, as follows:

a.

Two-and-one-half (2.5) acres and larger but smaller than five (5) acres: RR zone Development Standards.

b.

Five (5) acres and larger: A-5 zone Development Standards.

3.

Lot Size and Subdivision Density Standards: Two-and-one-half (2.5) acre and larger lots but smaller than ten (10) acres may be subdivided from an existing lot or parcel located in the A-SA zone so long as the following conditions are met:

a.

Lot size complies with table 10-10-2 of section 10-10-8 of this chapter.

b.

Total lot density of the subdivision, excluding streets and rights-of-way, calculated as shown in paragraph d of this subsection, shall not exceed two-tenths (0.2) lot per acre,

c.

All new and existing lots and any remnant parcel shall abut an existing or proposed public street for at least the distance shown in Table 10-10-2 of this section.

d.

The density within the subdivision shall be calculated as shown in the following example:

50 acres of land within subdivision boundary

2 acres will be used for road rights-of-way

50 - 2 = 48 acres of land available for lot formation

48 acres x 0.2 lot per acre = 9.6 lots; therefore, a maximum of 9 total lots are allowable

4.

The remainder of the original parcel (remnant parcel):

a.

Shall be a minimum of five (5) acres;

b.

Shall not be made non-conforming in use or development standards; and

c.

Shall not be included in the subdivision area.

(Adopted by Ord. 2009-03 on 4/8/2009; Amended by Ord. 2023-01 on 3/8/2023)

TABLE 10-10-1

PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES ALLOWED IN AGRICULTURAL ZONES

Notes:

1. Temporary dwelling must be removed within 30 days after a certificate of occupancy is issued for a permanent dwelling.

2. See chapter 27 of this title.

3. See chapter 25 of this title.

TABLE 10-10-2

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN AGRICULTURAL ZONES

Notes:

1. Except as otherwise permitted by subsection 10-10-7A of this chapter.

2. Except as modified by the provisions of subsection 10-22-14E, "Setback Measurement", of this title.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007; Amended by Ord. 2023-01 on 3/8/2023; Ord. No. 2023-5, 7-12-23)