(1)

To permit nonagricultural uses that require large land areas that will not detract or adversely affect the normal agricultural pursuits of the rural area.

(2)

To give primary consideration to agricultural pursuits and secondary consideration to large urban supporting uses.

(3)

To discourage residential development other than those that desire to associate and identify with a rural agricultural community accepting its relevant and known environmental conditions.

(1)

Lot size.

(a)

Every principal permitted use in this article shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than five acres and a width at the established building line of not less than 250 feet. This requirement shall not apply to railroad right-of-way and trackage permitted under subsection (2)(h) of this section. (Ord. No. 82-89)

(b)

The lot size requirements set forth herein may be reduced by special use permit.

(c)

Every special use authorized in the AG district shall be located on a tract of land the minimum size of which shall be specified in the special use permit.

(2)

Yards. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless it is in compliance with the distances specifically enumerated within this section for specific uses, or established when a special use permit is approved as follows:

(a)

Front. One-half the existing right-of-way when right-of-way has been established by adopted comprehensive plans, not to exceed 60 feet or be less than 30 feet.

(b)

Side.

1.

Corner lot: same as front yard.

2.

Interior lot: ten feet.

(c)

Rear. 25 feet.

(3)

Table of uses. Permitted uses and special uses in the agricultural zoning district are found in article IX, Agricultural and residential table of uses.