Riverton City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
84 AG AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
§ 17.84.010 Intent.
The intent of the AG agricultural district is to protect agricultural land and uses from incompatible land uses and to limit residential commercial and industrial uses to those areas where they are best suited by reason of their requirements for public services and sound development.
(Prior code Appx. B § 44(1); Ord. 04-002 § 1, 2004)
§ 17.84.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses and structures shall be permitted in the AG agricultural district:
A.
Any form of agricultural activity, but excluding commercial livestock facilities and sales or auction facilities, which require approval from the city council;
B.
One-family dwellings located on tracts of one acre or more;
C.
Public parks and recreation areas;
D.
Commercial agricultural establishments such as a nursery, greenhouse, truck farm, or sod farm.
(Prior code Appx. B § 44(2); Ord. 04-002 § 2, 2004)
§ 17.84.030 Permitted accessory uses.
The following accessory uses and structures shall be permitted in the AG agricultural district:
A.
Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to permitted uses and structures when established within the space limits of this district;
B.
Home occupations;
C.
Roadside stands for sales of agricultural products grown or produced on the premises.
(Prior code Appx. B § 44(3); Ord. 04-2004 § 3, 2004)
§ 17.84.040 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be permitted as conditional uses in the AG agricultural district by the city council upon recommendation of the planning commission and subject to such requirements as the city council deems necessary to protect adjacent property, prevent objectionable or offensive conditions and promote the health, safety and general welfare:
A.
Private airstrips;
B.
Cemeteries;
C.
Commercial or private recreation areas or developments such as golf courses, campgrounds, drive-in theaters, riding stables, race tracks, swimming pools, etc.;
D.
Extraction of sand, gravel, minerals and petroleum or natural gas;
E.
Public buildings or facilities erected or established and operated by any governmental agency;
F.
Radio, television and communication towers and transmitters;
G.
Utility substations;
H.
Dog kennels;
I.
Veterinarians hospitals.
(Prior code Appx. B § 44(4); Ord. 04-002 § 4, 2004)
§ 17.84.050 Land use permit.
Prior to establishing any land use within this district, the property owner shall obtain a land use permit from the city.
(Prior code Appx. B § 44(5))