Manhattan City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 4
1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS
4-4.1-1: PURPOSE:
The Agricultural District regulations are intended to govern the location, intensity and method of development of the agricultural areas of the Village. The regulations preserve lands optimally suited for agricultural and allied uses and prohibit the intrusion of residential and other noncompatible uses into the agricultural area. There is one agricultural district. (Ord. 591, 11-16-93)
4-4.1A-1: PURPOSE:
A. The A-1 Agricultural Zoning District is hereby established to further the use of lands optimally suited for agriculture use because of location, topography, soil characteristics, wetness, vegetation or other natural or man-induced factors.
B. To provide lands for agricultural uses which are the optimum use due to topography, soils, natural characteristics, man-made features and/or location and existing uses.
C. To provide the opportunity to keep horses or other large animals and the right to practice agriculture, floriculture, horticulture, silvaculture, cultivation of field or garden crops and similar related activities. (Ord. 591, 11-16-93)
4-4.1A-2: POLICY:
To achieve the purpose of the A-1 Agricultural District, it shall be the policy of the Village to:
A. Foster uses where adequate police and fire protection are available.
B. Require a minimum, continuous area for the A-1 Agricultural District to be ten (10) acres in area.
C. Zone as A-1 lands adaptable for sustained long-term agriculture uses because of location, topography, geology, soil types, other natural features of the land or surrounding land use. (Ord. 591, 11-16-93)
4-4.1A-3: USES PERMITTED:
No land shall be used or occupied, and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied or used, except as otherwise provided in this Title for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
A. Residential Uses:
One farm homestead for each forty (40) acres of land area.
B. Agricultural Uses:
Gardening and general farming, either commercial or private, including poultry and livestock.
Farms and farm buildings, provided no building in which livestock or poultry are housed, shall be located within three hundred feet (300') of any existing adjacent residence or abutting property in any existing residential subdivision.
Care and raising of animals provided that there shall be not more than one animal unit per acre or part thereof plus one additional animal unit per parcel. The following table shows the value in animal units for mature animals:
Animal | Number of Animal Units |
Animal | Number of Animal Units |
Horse, mule | 1.00 |
Cow | 1.00 |
Sheep | 0.40 |
Goat | 0.40 |
Pig | 1.00 |
Fowl, poultry | 0.05 |
Fur-bearing animals | 0.05 |
The Zoning Administrator shall be empowered to determine the value in animal units for mature animals not listed above.
C. Nurseries.
D. Greenhouses. (Ord. 591, 11-16-93)
4-4.1A-4: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Board as allowed:
A. Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as "permitted uses" in this District.
B. Clubhouses, country clubs, private or public golf courses, tennis clubs, swimming pools and similar recreational uses.
C. Railroad right of way and passenger stations, but not including railroad yards and shops.
D. Public utility buildings and structures.
E. Cemeteries.
F. Riding academy.
G. Kennels. (Ord. 591, 11-16-93)
4-4.1A-5: TEMPORARY PERMIT USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the Zoning Official of any permit thereof, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
Temporary building, trailer or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the zoning district. Each permit shall specify the location of both building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than six (6) calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four (4) successive periods at the same location. (Ord. 591, 11-16-93)
4-4.1A-6: ACCESSORY USES:
Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or conditioned permitted use may be permitted; provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use and do not include structural features inconsistent with the permitted use.
A. Garages, carports or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises.
B. Barns, stables, greenhouses and other similar structures for the exclusive use of the occupants of the premises, which are incidental to the use of the property.
C. Home occupations. (Ord. 591, 11-16-93)
4-4.1A-7: PROHIBITED USES:
All uses not expressly authorized are prohibited. (Ord. 591, 11-16-93)
4-4.1A-8: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Minimum Lot Area: A separate ground area of not less than ten (10) acres shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for agriculture uses or land containing a permitted or special use.
B. Minimum Lot Width: A minimum lot width of three hundred feet (300') shall be provided for each parcel containing a permitted or special use.
C. Front Yard: All structures shall set back at least fifty feet (50') from the front lot line.
D. Side Yard: All structures shall be set in from the side lot line a distance of not less than forty feet (40') from the side lot line.
E. Rear Yard: All structures shall be set in a distance of not less than forty feet (40') from the rear lot line.
F. Maximum Height: No principal structure shall exceed thirty five feet (35') in height, and no accessory structure shall exceed twenty feet (20') in height.
G. Floor Area Ratio: Not to exceed 0.3.
H. Single-Family Dwellings: Each single-family detached dwelling, and any other structure occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes, shall contain, at least one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet of liveable floor area, exclusive of garages and any story below grade. (Ord. 591, 11-16-93)
4-4.1A-9: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Parking Requirements: In accordance with applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 10 of this Title.
B. Sign Requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 11 of this Title. (Ord. 591, 11-16-93)
4-4.1B-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
The Conservation/Recreation District is established to encourage the development of lands for both passive and active recreational opportunities as well as the preservation of natural resources. The only structures permitted in this District are those which supplement and are incidental to the principal open use. (Ord. 633, 9-17-1996)
4-4.1B-2: USES PERMITTED:
No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure, or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied, or used, except as otherwise provided in this Title, for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
A. General farming, including one single-family residence and incidental agricultural structures, provided on a tract a minimum of ten (10) acres in size.
B. Forest preserves.
C. Parks and playgrounds.
D. Golf courses. (Ord. 633, 9-17-1996)
4-4.1B-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Village Board as allowed in Section 4-12-5 of this Title:
A. Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as "permitted uses" in this District.
B. Restaurants and banquet facilities when in conjunction with a golf course and when in conformance with all other applicable codes.
C. Public utility and governmental service uses on lots having areas, widths, yards, and other conditions as approved by the Village Board. Including, but not limited to:
Electric substations and booster stations.
Filtration plants, pumping stations, water reservoirs, and wells.
Gas regulator stations.
Police and fire stations.
Sewage treatment plant.
Telephone exchange and microwave relay towers.
Other government and utility service uses. (Ord. 633, 9-17-1996)
4-4.1B-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the Building Commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
Temporary building or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the Zoning District. Each permit shall specify the location of the building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than six (6) calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four (4) successive periods at the same location. (Ord. 633, 9-17-1996)
4-4.1B-5: ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED:
Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a principal or special permitted use may be permitted, provided, that they are operated and maintained under the same ownership and on the same lot as the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry. Accessory uses may include, but are not limited to:
A. Parking.
B. Maintenance and storage buildings. (Ord. 633, 9-17-1996)
4-4.1B-6: PROHIBITED USES:
All uses not expressly authorized in Sections 4-4.1B-2, 4-4.1B-3, 4-4.1B-4 and 4-4.1B-5 of this Article, including, but not limited to:
Residential uses.
Commercial uses.
Hotels and motels.
Industrial uses.
Billboards. (Ord. 633, 9-17-1996)
4-4.1B-7: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
Except as otherwise provided herein, a separate ground area called the zoning lot shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each structure or land containing a permitted or special use.
A. Minimum Lot Area: Not less than five (5) acres.
B. Minimum Lot Width: Not less than three hundred feet (300') in buildable area.
C. Yards: All structures must be set back a minimum of one hundred feet (100') from the property line.
D. Building Height: No building shall exceed thirty five feet (35') in height. (Ord. 633, 9-17-1996)
4-4.1B-8: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Parking Requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 10 of this Title.
B. Sign Requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 11 of this Title. (Ord. 633, 9-17-1996)