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Mills City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

11. - URBAN AGRICULTURE ZONING DISTRICT UA

Sec. 17.11.5. - Purpose.

The purpose of this district is to establish and preserve areas for semi-rural, low-density residential and related or compatible uses. It is also the intent to provide within this zone an adequate amount of space for livestock and poultry, as is essential to meet appropriate health standards.

(Ord. No. 813, att.(11.5), 6-25-2024; Ord. No. 823, att.(11.5), 7-22-2025)

Sec. 17.11.10. - UA use district chart.

The following use district chart contains the basic zoning regulations that apply to property located within UA zoning districts. Use this chart by reading down the left-hand column entitled "Use." Once you locate the use in which you are interested, read across to find the regulations that apply to that use.

This chart is meant to be a quick reference guide and, therefore, may not be entirely inclusive of all applicable regulations. Please refer to the table of contents and to chapter 17.1 to determine what other regulations of this code may apply to the subject property.

Use District Chart

District UA

Use Regulations UA District
Directions: First, read down to find use, then across for regulations
Review Process
(see Table 17.10.10-1)
MinimumsMaximums
Sign Category (see section 17.40.25)
Special Use Regulations (see chapter 17.45)
Lot Size = 20 acres
Lot Width = None
Lot Coverage (percent)
Height of Structure (feet)
Required Yard Setback
Front
(feet)
Side
(feet)
Rear
(feet)
Agricultural and Natural Resource Uses
Agriculture, general 1 30 15 30 20 40 1 C
Agriculture, light 1 30 15 30 10 C
Agriculture, retail 1 30 15 40 20 D
Accessory uses 7 1 30 10 30
Residential Uses 9
Bed and breakfast 1 30 15 30 10 A
Caretaker housing 2 30 15 30 10 None 17.45.15
Child care home 2 30 15 30 10 A 17.45.50
Dwelling, manufactured home 1 30 15 30 10 A 17.45.25
Dwelling, single-family home 1 30 15 30 10 A
Recreational vehicle park 3 40 25 50 50 C 17.45.40
Accessory uses 7 1 30 5 10
Commercial and Service Uses
Cemetery 1 30 30 30 15 40 1 D
Religious institution or parish house 1 1 30 15 30 20 D
Golf course 6 1 40 15 30 15 E
Greenhouse/nursery 1 30 15 30 20 D
Stable/kennel 5 1 30 15 30 20 D
Veterinary clinic or animal hospital 5 1 30 15 30 20 D
Taxidermy 1 30 15 30 20 D
Accessory uses 7 1 30 5 20
Public Facilities or Institutional Uses
Institutional or government facility, except police firing ranges 1 100 75 100 50 100 1 E
Playground or park 1 30 15 40 10 D
Public utilities and infrastructure 1 30 15 40 50 D 17.45.45
Recreation facility 3 100 75 100 35 E
School, public or private, all types 3 1 30/50 30/50 30/50 35 E
Wireless communication facilities 2 30 15 40 10 B 17.45.45

 

Special regulations. The following special regulations apply to individual land uses as designated in the use district chart above. Additional regulations and requirements may be found in general regulations, section 17.1.5, and parking requirements, section 17.40.10.

(1)

Church spires, church towers, chimneys, flagpoles, antennas, monuments, water towers, and fire towers are exempt from height limitations.

(2)

On corner lots, only one front yard must be a minimum of 30 feet. All other front yards shall be regulated as a side yard (minimum 15-foot yard). The applicant may select which front yard shall meet the 30-foot requirement.

(3)

Up to 49 students: requires 30-foot setbacks. Over 50 students: requires 50-foot setbacks.

(4)

Stockyards, feed lots, animal and livestock sales, and grain elevators are subject to a Review Process 3.

(5)

All animal runs, pens, and horse stables must be located no closer than 20 feet from any property line abutting a residential zone or use.

(6)

Not including miniature golf courses and driving tees operated for commercial purposes.

(7)

See accessory uses (section 17.45.55).

(Ord. No. 813, att.(15.10), 6-25-2024; Ord. No. 823, att.(11.10), 7-22-2025)