The purpose of this zoning district is to represent those areas of the community set aside especially for families wishing to maintain a few head of livestock in an otherwise residential environment. In order to protect the health of the zone's inhabitants and to prevent the emission of excessive odor and dust, limitations as to the number of animals are requested. It can be expected that a certain amount of odor and dust will be present, and the people who choose to live in this zone should bear this in mind.

(Code 1999, § 17.40.010; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-10-1))

Permitted uses include:

A.

One conventional dwelling or manufactured home per lot or parcel, subject to the following limitations:

1.

A manufactured home moved to or relocated within the A-R agricultural residential district shall have a manufactured date not greater than 25 years.

2.

One accessory dwelling as defined in section 17.08.040.

B.

Churches, convents, and parish houses except temporary revival tents or structures;

C.

Livestock limited to domestic use, family food production, and youth projects (swine are only allowed as part of a youth project);

D.

Raising of crops, including vegetable garden plots;

E.

Temporary pasturing. For the purpose of this regulation, the term "temporary pasturing" means the pasturing of animals for not longer than three consecutive months in any one-year time period;

F.

Raising of bees for domestic use only with approval of a conditional use permit;

G.

Home occupation subject to compliance with the regulations in section 17.28.020B.7;

H.

Hospitals and institutions of an educational, religious; charitable or philanthropic nature, homes for the aged, convents, nursing homes, and convalescent homes, provided that any of these uses containing more than ten beds will require the approval of a conditional use permit;

I.

Plant nurseries and greenhouses for the propagation, cultivation and distribution of plants on the premises;

J.

Public and parochial schools and institutions of higher education, and private educational institutions;

K.

Public utility buildings and facilities when necessary for serving the surrounding territory, provided that no public business office and no repair or storage facilities are maintained therein;

L.

Roadside stands offering for sale only garden and orchard products produced on the premises;

M.

Accessory buildings subject to chapter 17.12;

N.

Quarters for farm workers or caretakers employed on the premises subject to approval of a conditional use permit;

O.

Livestock buildings and corrals for the keeping of livestock, provided such corrals are located in the rear yard and set back a distance of not less than 40 feet from any residential dwelling;

P.

Bed and breakfast establishments subject to the approval of a conditional use permit;

Q.

Reserved;

R.

Hospitals and clinics for animals. Barns and corrals shall be set back a minimum distance of not less than 20 feet from all exterior property boundaries;

S.

Shelter facility, subject to the following limitations:

1.

The provider shall have a written management plan including, as applicable, provisions for staff training, neighborhood outreach, security, screening of residents to ensure compatibility with services provided at the facility, and services such as training and counseling for residents.

2.

On-site management and on-site security shall be provided during hours when the shelter facility is in operation.

3.

The shelter facility shall house no more than 15 persons.

4.

No such shelter facility shall be located on a lot that is within 1,320 feet of the lot of another shelter facility.

5.

A six-foot fence shall be provided behind the forward most part of the main building along the side and rear property lines.

T.

Kennels, with a minimum lot size of five acres. All buildings associated with a kennel shall be set back a minimum distance of not less than 20 feet from all exterior property boundaries;

U.

Stables, with a minimum lot size of five acres. All buildings associated with a stable shall be set a minimum distance of not less than 20 feet from all exterior property boundaries;

V.

Animals which are considered customary household pets with the following limitations:

1.

Up to three dogs, cats, or other small mammals exclusive of animals under the age of six months.

2.

Up to 12 birds, six of which may be chickens (roosters are not allowed), provided they are kept within a fully enclosed building or accessory building, and which do not create odor or sound which is detectable on an adjoining lot.

3.

Up to two Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs provided that males are neutered and females are spayed.

(Code 1999, § 17.40.020; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-10-2); Ord. No. 00-002, § 1(part); Ord. No. 13-004, 4-8-2013; Ord. No. O20-002, 1-24-2020; Ord. No. O20-001, 1-27-2020; Ord. No. O21-004, 1-25-2021; Ord. No. O21-003, 2-22-2021; Ord. No. O21-002, 3-22-2021)

A.

Requirements and restrictions pertaining to area and width of lots, the location of buildings and structures, the size of yards and open space, the height and size of buildings and the percentage of the lot that may be occupied shall be as set forth in chapter 17.68 relating to the A-R zone.

B.

See also chapter 17.12.

(Code 1999, § 17.40.030; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-10-3))