North Manchester City Zoning Code
“A” AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT
§ 156.050 PURPOSE.
(A) The intent of this district is to provide for a full range of land use activities related to the agricultural industry. Such uses include crop production and livestock operations, orchards, vineyards, pastures, nurseries, farm residences, barns, sheds, grain bins and all other agriculturally related uses and structures.
(B) The district is not intended for businesses engaged primarily in the sale of agricultural products not produced on said property and\or by the owners or occupants of said property. This district is not intended for agri-business uses, except by special exception.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.051 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted as of right in the “A” Agricultural District:
Residential Uses | Public and Semi-Public Uses | Non-Residential Uses |
• Single-family dwelling; detached, when associated with an agricultural use | • Educational institution; elementary, middle and high school | • Agriculture |
• Confined feeding operation | ||
• Plant nursery | ||
• Roadside business |
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.052 ACCESSORY PERMITTED USES.
§ 156.053 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES.
The following uses are permitted as special exception uses in the “A” Agricultural District:
Residential Uses | Public and Semi-Public Uses | Non-Residential Uses |
Residential Uses | Public and Semi-Public Uses | Non-Residential Uses |
• Bed and breakfast establishment | • Cemetery | • Agri-business |
• Educational institution; college or university | • Animal hospital or veterinary clinic | |
• Essential services | • Commercial entertainment; outdoor | |
• Public buildings and services | • Greenhouse, commercial | |
• Heliport | ||
• Private or public parking area | ||
• Recreational facility, outdoor | ||
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.054 LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
The following development standards shall apply to lots located within the “A” Agricultural District:
Maximum building height | 35 feet principal use; excluding agricultural buildings and structures |
35 feet accessory use | |
Maximum impervious surface coverage | 20% |
Minimum front yard setback | 60 feet |
Minimum lot area | 5 acres |
Minimum lot width at building line | 100 feet |
Minimum rear yard setback | 50 feet |
14 feet accessory use | |
Minimum side yard setback | 20 feet |
50 feet when located next to a non-agricultural district | |
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006; Ord. 6, 2014, passed 10-1-2014)