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La Marque City Zoning Code

Sec. 71-9

AG agricultural district.

(a)

Purpose. Agricultural District is intended to provide for land within the corporate limits of the city which are not subdivided and/or are relatively undeveloped. This district is designed to promote orderly, timely, economic growth and to recognize current conditions.

(b)

Principal uses.

(1)

Single-family dwellings conforming to R-1 (Single family residential) specifications to be provided city water and sewer where available.

(2)

Barns, stables, for keeping private stock.

(3)

Farms and crop production.

(4)

Truck gardens.

(5)

Greenhouses, excluding sales.

(6)

Pasturage in accordance with Code section 44-7

(7)

Churches

(c)

Accessory uses.

(1)

Private swimming pools.

(d)

Area and height regulations.

(1)

Minimum lot area .....2 acres

(2)

Minimum lot width .....80 feet

(3)

Minimum lot depth .....100 feet

(4)

Minimum front yard .....50 feet

(5)

Minimum rear yard .....20 feet

(6)

Minimum side yard .....15 feet

If adjacent to street .....25 feet

(7)

Minimum distance between detached structures .....10 feet

(8)

Maximum lot coverage by structures .....20%

(9)

Maximum height ..... 2.5 stories or 35 feet

(10)

Maximum height of accessory structure..... 2 stories or 25 feet

(e)

Screening requirements. Screening is required along side and rear lot lines when these lot lines are adjacent to any district zoned for residential uses when the usage of the agricultural district presents a nuisance.

(Ord. No. 953, 12-12-2005; Ord. No. O-2013-005, § 1, 6-10-13)