Maple Park City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 5
- A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Sec. 11-5-1.- Purpose.
The purpose of the A-1 Agricultural District is to maintain open lands in a use that:
A.
Is consistent with the desired rural character identified in the Maple Park comprehensive land use plan;
B.
Fosters efficient land use patterns which can be effectively served by public services;
C.
Preserves agriculturally productive farmland for farming;
D.
Protects agricultural farmsteads from incompatible nonfarm uses;
E.
Provides a district for newly annexed lands.
(Ord. 2014-13, 7-1-2014; amd. Ord. 2021-15, 11-9-2021)
Sec. 11-5-2. - Uses.
A.
Permitted uses.
1.
Agriculture, including:
a.
Beekeeping.
b.
Dairying and grazing, but not commercial feedlots.
c.
Field crops.
d.
Forestry.
e.
Greenhouses.
f.
Horticulture.
g.
Orchards.
h.
Produce stand.
i.
Truck farming.
j.
Viticulture.
2.
Nurseries, excluding retail sales.
3.
Single-family dwellings.
B.
Permitted accessory uses.
1.
Buildings accessory to farm operations.
2.
Guesthouse.
3.
Private stables for use by residents and their guests, provided the total number of horses permitted on any given lot shall be determined by use of the following formula: One horse for the first 40,000 square feet of land area, and one additional horse for each additional 20,000 square feet of land area.
4.
Roadside stands for the sale of farm products grown and raised on or in the immediate area of the premises, provided:
a.
The stand complies with the minimum setback requirements.
b.
Adequate parking is provided for customers (see off-street parking regulations of this title).
5.
Servicing, repair and outdoor storage of farm machinery when accessory to the permitted uses listed above.
6.
Swimming pools and tennis courts (lighted).
7.
Those uses customarily accessory to the pursuit of agriculture.
C.
Special uses.
1.
Airports.
2.
Agriculturally related research and facilities.
3.
Animal and poultry husbandry.
4.
Cemeteries, including crematoriums and mausoleums, provided any building is located at least 100 feet from side and rear property lines.
5.
Commercial feedlots.
6.
Fertilizer production, sales, storage, mixing and distribution.
7.
Fishing, hunting and game preserves.
8.
Grain elevators and storage, commercial.
9.
Kennels.
10.
Livestock depots, sales yards and auction barns.
11.
Medical cannabis cultivation centers.
12.
Milk depots.
13.
Milk processing and distribution, including pasteurizing and manufacturing of ice cream and cheese.
14.
Practice pistol and rifle ranges, skeet or trap shooting.
15.
Radio and television towers, commercial.
16.
Recreational areas or campgrounds.
17.
Sales of feed and seed, provided these activities are accessory to the primary activity of farming, but not including sales of farm machinery.
18.
Riding academies and commercial stables.
19.
Sewage treatment facilities and other public utilities (i.e., electrical substations and distribution centers, transmission towers, etc.).
20.
Other rural business uses not specifically listed above, when determined to be compatible with established uses on adjoining property.
(Ord. 2014-13, 7-1-2014; amd. Ord. 2015-11, 5-5-2015; Ord. 2021-15, 11-9-2021)
Sec. 11-5-3. - Lot requirements.
A.
Minimum lot size: 15 acres.
B.
Minimum lot width: At least 125 feet shall be maintained at the front property line.
(Ord. 2014-13, 7-1-2014; amd. Ord. 2021-15, 11-9-2021)
Sec. 11-5-4. - Yard and setback requirements.
Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall provide and maintain a setback in accordance with the following:
A.
Set back from major arterials/highways: A minimum of 60 feet from arterial roads and state highways, as measured from the street right-of-way.
B.
Minimum front and corner side yards: A minimum of 40 feet from a front and corner side lot line.
C.
Minimum interior side yards: A minimum of 15 feet from an interior side lot line.
D.
Minimum rear yards: A minimum of 40 feet from a rear lot line.
E.
Special provision: Notwithstanding the above, any animals or poultry shall be housed, stabled, kenneled or kept at least 500 feet from any lot line.
(Ord. 2014-13, 7-1-2014; amd. Ord. 2021-15, 11-9-2021)
Sec. 11-5-5. - Height limitations.
A.
Single-family dwellings: A maximum of 35 feet.
B.
Other permitted structures: A maximum of 50 feet.
C.
Agricultural silos: A maximum of 90 feet.
D.
Special uses: As determined by the planning and zoning commission and board of trustees as part of the special use permit.
(Ord. 2014-13, 7-1-2014; amd. Ord. 2021-15, 11-9-2021)