The A-1 Agricultural District is established to permit normal agriculture uses and their accessory structures and to preserve the natural character of the land and protect agriculture uses by restricting and regulating density, land coverage and land use.

(Ord. No. 4272, § 1(22-9.01), 4-7-2003)

In the A-1 Agricultural District no building or land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered or enlarged which is arranged or designed for other than one of the uses listed in section 50-137. No uses may be permitted in this district that will be objectionable or offensive by reason of odor, dust, noise or other factors.

(Ord. No. 4272, § 1(22-9.02), 4-7-2003)

(a)

General farm operations, not including:

(1)

The spreading, accumulation, feeding or use of garbage in any manner on the open surface of the land.

(2)

A use or activity engaged in within 300 feet of a residential or retail business structure, if such use or activity results in continuous odor, dust or noise.

(3)

The construction of agricultural buildings or structures closer than 90 feet to the centerline of a principal public way.

(b)

Single-family dwelling unit on two or more acres for exclusive use by the farm family or employees.

(c)

Residential design and manufactured homes.

(d)

Manufactured homes incidental to the general farm operations on the same tract or parcel with the principal dwelling or manufactured home provided is used exclusively by the farm family or employees; provided that in the case where individual wells and/or septic systems are used, spacing is in accordance with all applicable sanitary regulations.

(e)

Group homes.

(f)

Churches, similar places of worship and parish houses.

(g)

Farms and ranches.

(h)

Golf courses and other open land recreational uses, except miniature golf courses, driving tees or other intensive commercial uses, such as automobile racetrack or amusement park.

(i)

Greenhouses, nurseries and garden centers.

(j)

Institutions of higher learning, including dormitory accommodations when located on the same tract as the educational buildings.

(k)

Privately-owned parks, playgrounds, golf courses or other outdoor recreational areas, such as campgrounds, youth camps, gun clubs, and archery, trap and skeet ranges.

(l)

Public and semipublic parks, playgrounds, campgrounds, fishing preserves or other recreational areas and community buildings owned and operated by a public agency or nonprofit organizations.

(m)

Public or parochial elementary, junior high and high schools and private schools with equivalent curriculum.

(n)

Child care centers.

(o)

Riding stables and academies providing no structures housing horses shall be located nearer than 600 feet to the boundary of any residential district.

(p)

Stands for sale of agricultural products or commodities raised on the premises.

(q)

Customary accessory uses and structures located on the same tract with the principal use, including barns, sheds, tennis courts, swimming pools, private garages, garden houses, barbecue ovens, fireplaces and similar uses.

(r)

Temporary structures incidental to construction work, but only for the period of such work. Basements and cellars may not be occupied for residential purposes until the building is completed.

(s)

Utility lines and facilities necessary for public service, including a refuse disposal area conducted under a landfill or sanitary fill method, public and semipublic storage and repair facilities, sewage disposal, water supply and treatment facilities, dams and power plants subject to applicable provisions of the state department of health and environment.

(t)

Watersheds, wildlife habitats, wildlife production areas and game management areas or other conservation uses.

(u)

Animal feed lots provided such confined feeding operation shall not be located closer than one mile to any residence and provided that proper sanitation and odor control procedures are present as necessary to maintain a healthful environment in the vicinity.

(v)

The following uses may be allowed by special use permit when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the board of zoning appeals and subject to such conditions as the board may impose:

(1)

Any public building erected or land used by any department of the city, county, state or federal government.

(2)

Airport or heliport.

(3)

Bed and breakfast establishments.

(4)

Cemetery or crematory.

(5)

Electronic communications towers; provided that towers within 150 feet of a dwelling district zone may have a height of no more than 80 feet, and customary accessory uses incidental to electronic communications towers, such as parking areas, electronics and generator buildings. Broadcast studios are not included.

(6)

Home occupations.

(7)

Nursing homes, rest homes, convalescent homes and homes for the aged on a tract of land three acres or larger.

(8)

Animal hospital or kennel; provided that no animal hospital shall be located closer than 300 feet from any residential zone, and that no kennel may be located closer than 1,000 feet from any residential zone. Additionally:

a.

The minimum lot size shall be not less than two acres.

b.

No kennel buildings or runs shall be located nearer than 75 feet to any property lines.

c.

All kennel runs or open areas shall be screened around such areas or at the property lines to prevent the distraction or excitement of the dogs. Such screening may be mature, dense deciduous foliage (double row), conifers, solid masonry, brick, or stone wall, louvered wood, stockade or chainlink fence with aluminum strip intertwined, or other equivalent fencing providing a sight barrier to the dogs.

d.

Oil and gas exploration and extraction.

(Ord. No. 4272, § 1(22-9.03), 4-7-2003)

Tracts in the A-1 Agricultural District shall be subject to the following minimum size requirements:

(1)

Tracts served by private water wells and septic systems: five acres.

(2)

Tracts served by a public water system and a private septic system: three acres.

(3)

Tracts served by a public water system and public sewer system: two acres.

(Ord. No. 4272, § 1(22-9.04), 4-7-2003)

Except as otherwise provided in the height, area, bulk and dimensional requirements of this chapter no building or structure shall exceed the following height restrictions:

(1)

When a building or structure is within 150 feet of a dwelling district zone, said building or structure shall not exceed 35 feet in height.

(2)

When a building or structure is more than 150 feet from a dwelling district zone, said building or structure shall not exceed 80 feet in height. Buildings and structures used for nonagricultural purposes shall not exceed 35 feet in height.

(Ord. No. 4272, § 1(22-9.05), 4-7-2003)

Front, side and rear yard requirements are as follows:

(1)

Front.

a.

There shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than 30 feet except as required for arterial and collector streets or roads. (See article XXV of this chapter.)

b.

Where a lot or tract has double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets or roads.

c.

Where a lot or tract is located at the intersection of two or more streets or roads, there shall be a front yard on each street or roadside of said lot or tract. No accessory building shall project beyond the front yard line on either street or road.

(2)

Side. There shall be a side yard of not less than 15 feet.

(3)

Rear. Except as provided in article XXV of this chapter, there shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than 40 feet.

(Ord. No. 4272, § 1(22-9.06), 4-7-2003)

See article XXI of these regulations.

(Ord. No. 4272, § 1(22-9.07), 4-7-2003)

See Article XXII of these regulations.

(Ord. No. 4272, § 1(22-9.08), 4-7-2003)

See article 25 of these regulations.

(Ord. No. 4272, § 1(22-9.09), 4-7-2003)