A.

Purpose. The purpose of this district is for the general continuation of certain farm, ranching, residential uses and non-urban uses of land, which is not anticipated to be put to an urban-developed use in the immediate future. This district classification is to be used only in the outlying areas of the city's urban development, in newly annexed areas, or on major tracts of land containing ten acres of land or more. Upon the subdivision of land within this district for sale or intended use other than those noted below, the appropriate zoning district and classification for which the land subdivision is intended shall be required.

B.

Use regulations. In the "A" Agricultural District no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a certificate of occupancy be issued, except for one or more of the following uses:

a.

Permitted uses.

1.

Single-family dwelling.

2.

Farms, orchards, truck gardens, and nurseries for the growing of plants and similar agrarian activities, involving the growing of plants, provided that no operation shall be conducted which will be obnoxious or offensive.

3.

Animal lots and ranches for pasturing of horses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, or ratites (emus, ostriches, etc.).

4.

Single-family dwellings clearly incidental to the operation of the above listed activities, including dwellings on the same farm or ranch used exclusively for the housing of employees living on the premises.

5.

Principal and accessory buildings and structures clearly incidental to the above operations, including but not limited to private barns, private stables, equipment sheds, granaries, pump houses, and water tanks.

6.

Installations owned and operated by the City of Kenedy, Karnes County, the State of Texas or public utility companies, which installations are necessary for the public safety, governmental services, or the furnishing of utility services to or through the "A" Agricultural District.

7.

Antennae and towers not exceeding the maximum height allowed in the district (see paragraph C.1 below), antennae attached to existing structures and not increasing the overall height of the existing structure by more than ten feet, and dish antennae not exceeding one meter in diameter. Except for satellite dish antennae, no antennae or support structure shall be located within the required front, side or rear yard setback. To protect traffic safety and community appearance, no satellite dish antennae or support structure shall be located within the required front [yard] or second front yard setback, unless the zoning board of adjustment finds that such an encroachment is necessary to prevent impairment of installation, maintenance or reception and that a traffic sight restriction is not created.

8.

Parks, playgrounds, community buildings and other public recreational facilities, owned and/or operated by the municipality or other public agency.

9.

Public buildings, including libraries, museums, police and fire stations.

10.

Schools, public, elementary or high schools.

11.

Schools, private, with curriculum equivalent to that of a public elementary or high school.

12.

Water supply reservoirs, pumping plants and towers.

13.

Accessory structures and uses customarily incident to the above uses and located on the same lot therewith, not involving the conduct of any business or commercial enterprise.

b.

Conditional uses.

1.

Utility facilities.

2.

Antennae and towers exceeding the maximum height in the district and dish antennae exceeding one meter in diameter, in order to protect community appearance from the negative visual effects of proliferation of large antennae. Conditional use permits shall be acted upon within 90 days of receipt of application. Persons aggrieved by a decision on a satellite dish antenna application may appeal to the Federal Communications Commission. Any new towers must also comply with the conditions of section 90-16 M.

3.

Bed and breakfasts.

4.

Commercial barn or stable or riding arena, subject to the requirements of section 90-16, paragraph K.

5.

Churches.

C.

Height and area regulations. In the "A" Agricultural District the height of buildings and structures, and the minimum dimensions of yards shall be as follows:

1.

Height: No building or structure hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged shall exceed three and one-half stories nor shall it exceed 60 feet.

2.

Maximum lot coverage: The maximum portion of the lot area, which may be covered by the main building and all accessory buildings, shall not exceed 25 percent.