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Lincoln City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 4

"AG" AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT

This district is designated for agricultural use and is intended to encourage a vigorous agricultural industry throughout the county and to preserve and protect agricultural production by limiting urban sprawl as typified by urban or acreage development.

4.001 Scope of Regulations

The regulations set forth in this chapter or elsewhere in this resolution when referred to in the chapter, are the district regulations in the "AG" Agricultural District.

4.003 Permitted Uses.

  • Agriculture, except commercial feedlots;
  • Breeding, raising, management and sale of fur-bearing animals and the produce thereof;
  • Dog breeding establishments and kennels;
  • Stables, riding stables and riding academies;
  • Public uses: Including but not limited to public parks, playgrounds, golf courses and recreational uses; fire stations; schools; publicly owned or operated airports; and public utilities and utility distribution systems; excluding governmental landfill operations; (Approved Resolution No. 5367, August 26, 1996)
  • Single family dwellings;
  • Places of Religious Assembly;
  • Cable and fiber optic communication distribution systems; (Resolution No. R-01-21, April 4, 2001)
  • Wind energy conversion systems (WECS). (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017; Resolution No. R-08-0090, October 15, 2008)
  • Small Solar Facility; (Resolution No. R-20-0037, July 14, 2020)
  • Private Recreational Facilities and/or Activities (Resolution No. R-22-0022, March 22, 2022)

    • 4.005 Permitted Conditional Uses

    A building or premises may be used for the following purpose in the "AG" Agricultural District in conformance with the conditions prescribed herein:

    1. a.
      Cemeteries, including mausoleums:
      1. 1.
        Mausoleums shall be located at least two hundred (200) feet from every street and adjoining property line.
      2. 2.
        Any cemetery established after the effective date of this title shall contain an area of twenty (20) acres or more.
    2. b.
      Roadside stands for the temporary or seasonal sale of produce:
      1. 1.
        Such roadside stands shall be permitted in a required yard, however, no roadside stand shall be permitted in a right-of-way, nor closer than thirty (30) feet to the edge of a traveled roadway.
      2. 2.
        Such roadside stands shall not be operated for more than one hundred eighty (180) days in any one year. (Resolution No. R-18-0078, November 20, 2018)
    3. c.
      Group homes:
      1. 1.
        Group homes shall comply with all parking, sign, height and area regulations of the district and all provisions of the County Building Code.
      2. 2.
        The distance between the proposed use and any existing group home measured from lot line to lot line is not less than one-half mile.
      3. 3.
        Such use shall be permitted only so long as the facility continues to be validly licensed by the State of Nebraska.
    4. d.
      Wind energy conversion systems (WECS), over the district height, provided they meet the following conditions: (Resolution R-08-0008, February 24, 2009)
      1. 1.
        The distance from all lot lines to any tower support base of the WECS shall be equal to the height of the tower plus the rotor radius. The County Board may grant a reduction in the setback through appeal when it finds that such reduction shall not adversely affect surrounding property and is consistent with the intent of this title to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. (Resolution No. R-11-0023, March 29, 2011; Resolution No. R-08-0090, October 15, 2008)
      2. 2.
        The distance from any tower support base of a WECS to any tower support base of another WECS under other ownership shall be a minimum of five (5) rotor distance figured by the size of the largest rotor. The Planning Commission may grant a reduction in this requirement if it finds that such reduction does not adversely affect the operation of either WECS. (Resolution No. R-11-0023, March 29, 2011)
      3. 3.
        The WECS operation shall not cause interference to the radio and television reception on adjoining property.
      4. 4.
        The WECS, if interconnected to a utility system, shall meet the requirements for interconnection and operation as set forth in the electric utility's then current service regulations applicable to WECS. (Resolution R-08-0090, Approved October 15, 2008; Resolution No. 3744A, October 5, 1982)
    5. e.
      Mobile Homes:
      1. 1.
        The mobile home has:
        1. i.
          No less than an eight hundred (800) square foot floor area, excluding garages.
        2. ii.
          No less than an eighteen (18) foot exterior width.
        3. iii.
          A three (3) inch in twelve (12) inch pitched roof or steeper.
        4. iv.
          A non-reflective exterior siding material which is or simulates wood, stucco or masonry.
        5. v.
          A non-reflective roof material which is or simulates asphalt or wood shingles, tile or rock.
        6. vi.
          Permanent connections to permanently located utilities complying with plumbing codes and electrical codes.
        7. vii.
          A certificate stating the construction complies with the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development's mobile home construction and safety standards.
      2. 2.
        The mobile home's longest exterior dimension is less than three (3) times the most narrow exterior dimension.
      3. 3.
        The towing bar and hitch, wheels and tires, and axles are removed.
      4. 4.
        The mobile home's exterior siding extends to the ground and is supported to withstand wind loads as set forth in the building code or the foundation forms a complete enclosure under the exterior walls. The space beneath the mobile home shall be properly ventilated.
      5. 5.
        The mobile home is securely and permanently attached to a permanent foundation complying with the building code.
      6. 6.
        The mobile home's placement is inspected and complies with this resolution before the mobile home is occupied. (Resolution No. 3777, January 18, 1983)
    6. f.
      Family Airfield, under the following conditions;
      1. 1.
        The approach must provide a 150 feet clear height over any residential zoned area, 100 feet over any agriculture residential zoned area and safe and reasonable clearances over utility lines, poles, towers and appurtenances, which may be located in the path of any runway.
      2. 2.
        A minimum effective length of the runway shall be 300 feet if paved and 500' if turfed.
      3. 3.
        The paved runway shall be 25 feet or more in width, and the turfed runway shall be at least 50 feet wide. There shall be a primary surface (unobstructed area) along the full length of the turfed runway. All structures beyond the primary surface and the approach slope shall clear a 7:1 transitional or lateral slope as measured from the outside edge of the primary surface or approach slope.
      4. 4.
        The approach surface to each end of each paved runway or turfed runway extends outward along the runway centerline and shall be unobstructed along a 10:1 vertical slope for a horizontal distance of 500 feet. The approach slope shall begin at the turfed runway threshold or at a properly marked displaced threshold. The width of the approach slope shall be 50 feet at the beginning and widen out to 150 feet at a distance of 500 from the beginning. The surface area beneath the approach zone shall be controlled by ownership, fee title or easement.
      5. 5.
        The runway centerline extended shall not cross any existing building within 1/4 mile of the end of the runway.
      6. 6.
        The runway shall be set back 50' from all lot lines.
      7. 7.
        Runway lighting shall be limited to 45 watts in power. No more than 36" above grade and producing no more than ½ foot candle of illumination at the property line.
      8. 8.
        A "bubble" of clearance of 200' over and around all buildings shall be maintained.
      9. 9.
        Flight operations shall be prohibited from 10 PM to 5 AM.
      10. 10.
        Abutting property/families may use the same runway provided there are no more than four (4) properties, each of which has at least 150' of frontage on the runway. (Resolution No. 5367, August 26, 1996)
    7. g.
      Domestic shelter:
      1. 1.
        Parking shall be one space for every four residents based on the maximum occupancy allowed by the lot area and two spaces for every three employees on the largest shifts.
      2. 2.
        The maximum number of residents occupying such a facility shall not exceed one person per 3,000 square feet of lot area.
      3. 3.
        The distance between the proposed use of any existing domestic shelter measured from lot line shall not be less than one mile. (Resolution No. 5407, November 19, 1996)
    8. h.
      Farm Winery:
      1. 1.
        A farm winery shall produce a minimum of five hundred (500) gallons of wine on site per year on average over a consecutive three (3) year period. No farm winery shall produce wine in excess of fifty thousand gallons (50,000)  per year.  (Resolution No. R-20-0003, January 12, 2021)
      2. 2.
        After a farm winery has been in business for five (5) years, at least fifteen percent (15%) of the grapes, other fruit, or other suitable agricultural products used to manufacture the wine shall be grown or harvested from the farm winery itself.  (Resolution No. R-20-0003, January 12, 2021)
      3. 3.
        Wines produced at the farm winery may be sold on site at wholesale and retail and/or at off premise.  (Resolution No. R-20-0003, January 12, 2021)
      4. 4.
        Samples and/or consumption of wine produced at the farm winery is permitted. If the farm winery allows sampling and/or consumption, the farm winery may serve food prepared off site by a Health Department licensed establishment. (Resolution No. 5437, February 18, 1997)  (Resolution No. R-20-0003, January 12, 2021)
      5. 5.
        A farm winery may have retail space and sell wine related items as an accessory to wine sales. The retail space shall not exceed two thousand (2,000) square feet.  (Resolution No. R-20-0003, January 12, 2021)
      6. 6.
        Prior to beginning operations and at all times the farm winery is operating, a farm winery shall have the required liquor licenses as required by the Nebraska Liquor Control Act.  (Resolution No. R-20-0003, January 12, 2021)
      7. 7.
        A microbrewery is allowed on site as an accessory use to the farm winery.
        1. a.
          Gross beer sales shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross wine sales. Upon request of the County, the farm winery shall provide sales receipts for the past 6 months. 
        2. b.
          Beer produced at the microbrewery may be sold on site at wholesale and retail and/or at off premise sites. 
        3. c.
          Samples and/or consumption of beer produced at the microbrewery is permitted. 
        4. d.
          A microbrewery may sell beer related items as an accessory to beer sales at the farm winery's retail space. 
        5. e.
          Prior to beginning operations and at all times the microbrewery is operating the microbrewery shall have the required liquor licenses as required by the Nebraska Liquor Control Act. (Resolution No. R-20-0003, January 12, 2021)
      8. 8.
        A microdistillery is allowed on site as an accessory use to the farm winery.
        1. a.
          No microdistillery shall produce spirits in excess of twelve thousand five hundred gallons (12,500) per year.
        2. b.
          Spirits produced at the microdistillery may be sold on site at wholesale and retail and/or at off premise sites.
        3. c.
          Samples and/or consumption of spirits produced at the microdistillery is permitted.
        4. d.
          A microdistillery may sell spirits related items as an accessory to spirits sales at the farm winery's retail space.
        5. e.
          Prior to beginning operations and at all times the microdistillery is operating the microdistillery shall have the required liquor licenses as required by the Nebraska Liquor Control Act. (Resolution No. R-23-0059, August 29, 2023)
      9. 9.
        An accessory farm winery social hall is only allowed by special permit per Section 13.052. (Resolution No. R-23-0059, August 29, 2023)
      10. 10.
        The site for the farm winery and any accessory microbrewery may be on the same premises as the main residence of the owner or operator. (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017)  (Resolution No. R-20-0003, January 12, 2021)
    9. i.

      Temporary paving plants used for the paving of federal or state highways or county roads are allowed during the project construction period under the following conditions:
      1. The plant shall be on premises abutting the specific construction project and have access to a paved road.

      2. The plant shall be located no closer than 300 feet from an occupied dwelling or from any school, place of religious assembly, library, early childhood care facility, hospital, motel or park.

      3. The operator shall require its suppliers to use paved roads or other designated truck routes approved by the County Engineer for the delivery of supplies to the paving plant.

      4. Paving material prepared at the plant shall not be transported to any location other than the abutting project. 

      5. The plant shall be removed upon substantial completion of the construction project. (Resolution No. R-18-0078, November 20, 2018).

    10. j.

      Early childhood care facilities under the following conditions:        
      1.    No more than a maximum of fifteen (15) children shall be present in the facility at any time;

      2.    Such facility shall be used as the permanent residence of the licensed child care provider;

      3.    If the facility is located in a mobile home, the facility shall have a severe weather emergency action plan approved by the Health Department. 
      (Note: Early childhood care facilities with sixteen (16) or more children and early childhood care facilities with fifteen (15) or fewer children not meeting the specified conditions for the above permitted conditional use may be allowed upon approval of a special permit.) (Resolution No. R-18-0078, November 20, 2018).

    11. k.
      Any use that meets the definition of Annual Attraction Event. Said conditional use is permitted on a premises for no more than one event per calendar year, except for Places of Religious Assembly. Said Annual Attraction Event must register with the County Clerk.(Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017; Resolution No. 05-0058, May 25, 2005; Resolution No. R-18-0078, November 20, 2018; Resolution No. R-25-0009, January 28, 2025).
    12. l.
      Pet Cemeteries
      1. 1.
        Any pet cemetery established after the effective date of this title shall contain an area of five (5) acres or more.  (Resolution No. R-22-0022, March 22, 2022)
    13. m.
      Meteorological Tower
      1. 1.
        The tower shall be set back a distance no less than one half the heights of the structure from property lines.
      2. 2.
        The tower shall be allowed for four (4) years from the date of installation. (Resolution No. R-22-0022, March 22, 2022)

    4.007 Permitted Special Uses

    A building or premises may be used for the following purposes in the "AG" Agricultural District if a special permit for such use has been obtained in conformance with the requirements of ARTICLE 13:

    1. a.
      Academies, Private Schools, or Post-Secondary Education Facilities; (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017);
    2. b.
      Recreational facilities;
    3. c.
      Dwellings for members of religious orders;
    4. d.
      Broadcast Towers; (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017; Resolution No. 3958, August 21, 1984);
    5. e.
      Campgrounds;
    6. f.
      Veterinary facilities;
    7. g.
      Excavation; (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017);
    8. h.
      Garden centers; 
    9. i.
      Facilities for the commercial storage or sale of fertilizer or toxic or flammable agricultural chemicals; 
    10. j.
      Expansion of non-conforming use; 
    11. k.
      Historic Preservation; 
    12. l.
      Clubs; (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017; Resolution No. 3569, March 10, 1981);
    13. m.
      Health Care Facilities, Residential; (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017; Resolution No. 3569, March 10, 1981);
    14. n.
      Non-commercial distillation and storage of ethanol or biodiesel; (Resolution No. 3501, July 29, 1980; Resolution No. R-23-0001, 01/03/2023);
    15. o.
      Mobile homes; (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017);
    16. p.
      Heritage center; (Resolution No. 4277, April 28, 1987);
    17. q.
      Airfields, Commercial Agriculture Airfields and Heliports; (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017; Resolution No. 5367, August 26, 1996);
    18. r.
      Storage of agricultural conservation construction equipment; (Resolution No. 5367, August 26, 1996);
    19. s.
      Race track, drag strip or motor sport facility; (Resolution No. R-07-0061, July 24, 2007);
    20. t.
      Expanded home occupations; (Resolution No. R-09-0076, September 29, 2009);
    21. u.
      Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems/Turbines; (Resolution No. R-11-0022, March 29, 2011);
    22. v.
      Market Garden; (Resolution No. R-12-0023, March 20, 2012);
    23. w.
      Commercial Composting Operation (Resolution No. R-14-0007, Jan. 28, 2014);
    24. x.
      Commercial feedlot, if the special permit application for a Commercial Fedlot under Section 13.035(a) is received prior to March 10, 2020 (Resolution No. R-20-0011, March 10, 2020); (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017)
    25. y.
      Community Unit Plan; (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017);
    26. z.
      Flood Plain Construction; (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017);
    27. aa.
      Personal Wireless Services Facility; (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017); and
    28. ab.
      Early Childhood Care Facilities; (Resolution No. R-18-0078, November 20, 2018).
    29. ac.
      Accessory Dwelling Unit. (Resolution No. R-18-0094, December 18, 2018).
    30. ad.
      Large Solar Facility. (Resolution No. R-20-0037, July 14, 2020)
    31. ae.
      Medium or Large Animal Feeding Operation. (Resolution No. R-20-0011, March 10, 2020)
    32. af.
      Farm Winery Social Hall (Resolution No. R-23-0059, August 29, 2023)
    33. ag.
      Agricultural Attraction (Resolution No. R-25-0009, January 28, 2025)
    34. ah.
      Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) owned by a private entity

    (Resolution No. R-22-0022, March 22, 2022; Resolution No. R-25-0057, September 2, 2025)

    4.011 Accessory Uses

    Accessory uses permitted in the "AG" Agricultural District are accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the permitted uses in the district.

    4.013 Parking Regulations

    No parking is required except that one (1) space per 50 square feet of the largest meeting shall be provided at places of religious assembly and schools. (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017)

    4.015 Sign Regulations

    Signs within the "AG" Agricultural District shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions in ARTICLE 16.

    4.016 AG Preservation

    The Planning Director may approve AG Preservation lots and the general requirements of Section 4.017(a) are not required to be met under the following conditions: 

    In such event, the yard requirements of Section 4.017c(1) shall apply. 

    1.    The overall density on one dwelling unit per twenty (20) acres shall be maintained.  The subdivision shall have a minimum of twenty (20) acres and a maximum of eighty (80)  acres with no more than 4 buildable parcels created. For purposes of determining minimum lot area, road right-of-way is included in the total area;

    2.    Buildable lots with onsite wastewater shall be equal to or greater than three (3) acres as provided by County Resolution 02-30.  The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department may approve lots less than three (3) acres in size served by an onsite wastewater treatment system when an easement exists on adjacent land providing a minimum of three (3) acres (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012);

    3.    The remaining land shall be placed in an outlot that occupies a minimum of 75% of the total area of the subdivision.  This outlot shall be non-buildable except that agricultural structures shall be allowed (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012);

    4.    Lots shall be accessed by a single shared driveway, which shall be within a public access and utility easement, sixty (60) feet in width, the purpose of which is to act as local road right-of-way in the event the property, or adjacent parcels, should further subdivide in the future. An exception may be made for subdivisions which have frontage on more than one road when the frontage meets the minimum requirement and when a safe access point can be approved by the County Engineer (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012);

    5.    The subdivider agrees to dedicate the full fifty (50) foot right-of-way on County section line and one-half section line roads abutting the subdivision (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012); 

    6.    In the case of AG Preservation lots there shall be a setback equal to the front yard setback of the district measured from the lot line bordering the public access easement along the shared driveway and along any other public or private roadway.  This is to accommodate a future conversion of the shared driveway to a public or private roadway (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012; Resolution No. R-18-0078, November 20, 2018).

    4.017 Height and Area Regulations

    The height and minimum lot requirements within the "AG" Agricultural District shall be as follows:

    1. General requirements:
     Min. Lot AreaAvg. Lot WidthMin FrontageReq’d Front YardReq’d Side YardReq’d Rear YardMax Height
    All Permitted Uses20 acres550'550'50'*60'100'35'
     Min. Lot AreaAvg. Lot WidthMin FrontageReq’d Front YardReq’d Side YardReq’d Rear YardMax Height
    All Permitted Uses20 acres550'550'50'*60'100'35'
     Min. Lot AreaAvg. Lot WidthMin FrontageReq’d Front YardReq’d Side YardReq’d Rear YardMax Height
    All Permitted Uses20 acres550'550'50'*60'100'35'
     Min. Lot AreaAvg. Lot WidthMin FrontageReq’d Front YardReq’d Side YardReq’d Rear YardMax Height
    All Permitted Uses20 acres550'550'50'*60'100'35'
      1. Required Yards:
        1. In no event need the sum of the distance from the centerline of the abutting road to the street line, and the required front yard exceed a total of 80'. The required front yard of any such property exceeding the 80' sum may be reduced accordingly; (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012; Resolution No. 3740, August 31, 1982);
        2. There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a double frontage lot; (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012);
        3. There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a corner lot; provided, however, that the buildable width of a lot of record on the effective date of this title need not be reduced below thirty-five (35) feet except where necessary to provide a required side yard of not less than five (5) feet in place of one of the required front yards; (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012);
        4. Where a buildable lot on the effective date of this Resolution has an average width of 550 feet or less, the required side yard may be reduced to a width of not less than ten percent (10%) of the width of the lot, but in no instance shall it be less than fifteen (15) feet; (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012; Resolution No. 4130, December 3, 1985);
        5. Where a buildable lot on the effective date of this Resolution has a depth of not more than three hundred (300) feet, there shall be a required rear yard having a depth of not less than fifty (50) feet or twenty percent (20%) of the depth of the lot, whichever is smaller; (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012);
        6. For lots of twenty (20) acres or more created prior to January 1, 2017 the minimum frontage requirement shall not apply. Lots without frontage shall be non-buildable unless they have a permanent access easement to a public street or private roadway; (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017; (Resolution No. R-18-0078, November 20, 2018);
        7. Any residence constructed within the required yard setbacks on a farmstead of twenty (20) acres or more prior to January 1, 2006 shall be considered non-standard as to yard requirements if it remains on 20 or more acres; (See also Resolution R-05-0155, December 6, 2005) (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017; Resolution No. R-18-0078, November 20, 2018);
        8. Accessory buildings which are attached to or not located more than ten (10) feet from the main structure shall be considered a part of the main structure and shall comply with the front, side and rear yard requirements of the main building. Accessory buildings not a part of the main structure may be located in the required rear yard, but such accessory buildings shall not be nearer than two (2) feet to the side or rear lot line; such accessory buildings located in the required rear yard shall not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the required rear yard. (Resolution No. 3740, August 31, 1983; Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012; Resolution No. R-18-0078, November 20, 2018).
      2. Minimum Lot Area
        1. For purposes of determining minimum lot area, abutting County section line and one-half section line road right-of-way is included in the total area. (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012; Resolution No. R-00-16, February 22, 2000);
        2. In all interior sections of the minimum area for a buildable lot shall be one half (½) of the total acreage contained in that quadrant of the quarter (1/4) section in which said lot is located. (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012);
        3. In all closing sections except those which lie along the west line of Range 8 East, the minimum area for a buildable lot shall be as follows: (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012);
          1. For those lots located within a Government Lot, the minimum required area shall be one-half (½) of the total acreage contained in said Government Lot; (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012)
          2. For those lots which are not located within a Government Lot, the minimum required area shall be one-half (½) of the total acreage contained in that quadrant of the quarter (1/4) section in which said lot is located. (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012; Resolution No. R-18-0078, November 20, 2018);
        4. In those closing sections which lie along the west line of Range 8 East, the minimum area for a buildable lot shall be twenty (20) acres, provided, however that the Board of Zoning Appeals, in conformance with the terms of ARTICLE 19, may hear and decide upon petitions to vary strict application of this requirement. (Resolution No. R-12-0058, July 24, 2012; Resolution No. 3478, June 24, 1980; Resolution No. R-18-0078, November 20, 2018).

     

    1. Buildable Lots not meeting General Requirements
      1. If a buildable lot has less area, width or frontage or any combination thereof, than herein required, on the effective date of this title, such lot may be used in the following manner:
        1. If the area of a parcel is ten (10) acres or more, such parcel may be used for (Resolution No. R-18-0078, November 20, 2018):
          1. Agriculture, except commercial feedlots.
          2. Breeding, raising, management and sale of fur-bearing animals and the produce thereof.
          3. Dog breeding establishments and kennels.
          4. Stables and riding academies.
          5. Public uses including but not limited to public parks, playgrounds, golf courses and recreational uses, fire stations, public elementary and high schools, and public utilities and utility distribution systems.
          6. A single-family dwelling.
          7. Places of Religious Assembly. (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017)
        2. If the area of such parcel is less than ten (10)  acres, such parcel may be used for (Resolution No. R-18-0078, November 20, 2018:
          1. Agriculture, except commercial feedlots.
          2. Public uses including but not limited to public parks, playgrounds, golf courses and recreational uses, fire stations, public elementary and high schools and public utilities and utility distribution systems.
          3. A single family dwelling.
          4. Places of Religious Assembly. (Resolution No. R-17-0040, May 30, 2017)
        3. Those lots which would qualify under (I) above and have been since reduced by government right-of-way acquisition, may utilize the uses permitted in (I) if the remaining lot is nine (9) acres or larger. (Resolution No. 4689, October 23, 1990)
      2. If two or more abutting lots in common ownership exist on the effective date of this title, each of such lots may be used for a single-family dwelling provided that each lot shall contain a minimum area of two (2) acres and shall have an average lot width of one hundred fifty (150) feet. Abutting lots in common ownership may be combined to meet these minimum standards. If a lot has less width or depth, the required side and rear yards may be adjusted as provided in 1.iv and 1.v above. (Resolution No. 3740, August 31, 1983)
    2. Exceptions to Minimum Lot Area - A lot or parcel of land of one (1) acre or more may be used for a single-family dwelling or public use including any public utilities and distribution systems, or for preservation or conservation of land having significant natural, scenic, historic or scientific value (Resolution No. 5172, November 1, 1994) provided that:
      1. Such lot or parcel of land and structure shall be in conformance with the following maximum height and minimum lot requirements:
        1. General requirements:
     Min. Lot AreaAvg. Lot WidthMin. FrontageReq’d Front YardReq’d Side YardReq’d Rear YardMax Height
    All Permitted Uses:1 acre150’120’50’*15’Lesser of 50’ or 20% of depth30’
     * The sum of (1) the distance from the centerline of the abutting road to the property line, plus (2) the required front yard, need not exceed a total of 80'. The required front yard may be reduced, where necessary, to reach this total.
     Min. Lot AreaAvg. Lot WidthMin. FrontageReq’d Front YardReq’d Side YardReq’d Rear YardMax Height
    All Permitted Uses:1 acre150’120’50’*15’Lesser of 50’ or 20% of depth30’
     * The sum of (1) the distance from the centerline of the abutting road to the property line, plus (2) the required front yard, need not exceed a total of 80'. The required front yard may be reduced, where necessary, to reach this total.
     Min. Lot AreaAvg. Lot WidthMin. FrontageReq’d Front YardReq’d Side YardReq’d Rear YardMax Height
    All Permitted Uses:1 acre150’120’50’*15’Lesser of 50’ or 20% of depth30’
     * The sum of (1) the distance from the centerline of the abutting road to the property line, plus (2) the required front yard, need not exceed a total of 80'. The required front yard may be reduced, where necessary, to reach this total.
     Min. Lot AreaAvg. Lot WidthMin. FrontageReq’d Front YardReq’d Side YardReq’d Rear YardMax Height
    All Permitted Uses:1 acre150’120’50’*15’Lesser of 50’ or 20% of depth30’
     * The sum of (1) the distance from the centerline of the abutting road to the property line, plus (2) the required front yard, need not exceed a total of 80'. The required front yard may be reduced, where necessary, to reach this total.
        1. There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a double frontage lot.
        2. There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a corner lot; provided, however that the buildable width of a lot of record on November 2, 1953, need not be reduced below thirty-five (35) feet except where necessary to provide a required side yard of not less than five (5) feet in place of one of the required front yards.
        3. Accessory buildings which are attached to or not located more than ten (10) feet from the main structure shall be considered a part of the main structure and shall comply with the front, side and rear yard requirements of the main building. Accessory buildings not a part of the main structure may be located in the rear yard, but such accessory building may not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the required rear yard and shall not be nearer than two (2) feet to the side or rear lot line. However, if the lot or parcel of land and structure does not meet the requirements of item (I) above, it shall be considered a non-standard use.
      1. Such Single family dwelling:
        1. Has existed on such land for more than five (5) years;
        2. Is, or has been used as the primary residence associated with a farm; and,
        3. Is in conformance with the other provisions of this resolution, the minimum housing code, and the minimum standards for water and sewage facilities and does not represent a hazard to the health and safety of occupants.
      2. Such lot or parcel created for such public use shall not be used by itself, for any purpose other than public use or agriculture. (Resolution No. 4048, April 9, 1985)
      3. Such a lot or parcel, created for preservation or conservation purposes;
        1. Shall be evaluated, prior to action by the County Board, by the Lancaster County Ecological Advisory Committee or other appropriate committee to determine the property's natural, scenic, historic or scientific significance;
        2. Shall have an affected deed restriction or conservation easement attached to the deed, in perpetuity, assuring appropriate limitations on development of the property and permanent preservation of its natural, scenic, historic or scientific values. (Resolution No. 5172, November 1, 1994)