The intent of this Article in establishing an Agricultural District is to allow maximum freedom of operation for agricultural uses, and to protect such uses from untimely encroachment by potential conflicting uses. It is also the intent to protect the natural amenities of the Lanark area from harmful exploitation.

   It shall be unlawful to use or permit the use of any building or premises within the City and within the area one and one-half (1 1/2) miles beyond the corporate limits for any purpose other than listed below. (1982 Code)

   A.    Farmsteads and agricultural operation including residences of the farm owners or tenants and their immediate families.

   B.    One-family nonfarm dwellings including the keeping of animals such as horses, provided such dwellings are located on soils that are suitable for the use of septic tanks.

   C.    Public parks and other recreational uses of a noncommercial nature.

   D.    The renting of no more than one apartment or two (2) rooms for lodging purposes in a one-family residence.

   E.    Customary home occupations, provided that:

      1.    Such occupation is carried on in the principal building.

      2.    Not more than twenty five percent (25%) of the gross floor area of the residence is used for this purpose.

      3.    Only articles made or originating on the premises shall be sold on the premises.

      4.    No person is employed other than a member of the household residing on the premises.

   F.    Cemeteries.

   G.    Customary accessory uses incidental to the foregoing principal uses such as private garages, screen houses, signs and play equipment. (1982 Code)

   H.    Multiple-family residences of up to two (2) stories in height. (Ord. 659, 3-15-94)

   A.    Recreation facilities of a commercial or semi-public nature such as golf courses, pistol and rifle ranges, sportsmen's clubs and resorts.

   B.    Nurseries and greenhouses.

   C.    Structures for the storage of farm crop products such as grain and corn.

   D.    Kennels and veterinary establishments.

   E.    Roadside stands for the sale of farm products.

   F.    Other uses similar in nature to the above uses and which, in the opinion of the City Council will not be detrimental to the integrity of the Agricultural District. (1982 Code)