The AG (Agricultural) zoning district is intended to maintain and enhance agricultural operations and preserve lands utilized for crop production or raising livestock, as well as to serve as a holding zone for lands where future urban expansion is possible, but not yet appropriate due to the unavailability of urban level facilities and services.

In the AG zoning district the uses permitted by right and allowed by special use permit of the Governing Body are listed in Chapter 17.51, Table of General Uses.

In the AG district, permitted accessory uses shall be as follows:

A.

Accessory to an agricultural operation: repair shops, tool sheds, garages, barns, silos, bunkhouses, buildings and stands for the display and sales, storage, washing, grading and packing (but not processing) of agricultural products grown on the premises;

B.

Keeping not more than one (1) transient boarder or roomer;

C.

Accessory loading;

D.

Accessory parking;

E.

The following private structures: garages, tool sheds, tennis courts, swimming pools, recreational structures and other similar structures; provided conditions outlined in Section 17.10.030(H and I) are met;

F.

Storing not more than one (1) of each of the following: unoccupied camper, trailer or boat;

G.

Home occupations;

H.

Temporary structures for storage of equipment and materials used in conjunction with construction of a lawfully authorized nonresidential use not to exceed two (2) years.

In the AG district, additional use regulations shall be as follows:

A.

There shall be no stable, pen, shelter or similar animal or poultry housing within one hundred (100) feet of any property line or the storage of manure or other odor or dust producing substance within two hundred (200) feet of any property line. See Section 17.80.300 for regulations relating to dog kennels.

B.

No commercial slaughter or processing shall be permitted.

C.

All buildings and structures used for fur farming in excess of ten (10) animals shall be located at least one hundred (100) feet from any property line. Aviaries and apiaries shall be located at least thirty-five (35) feet from any property line.

D.

No accessory agricultural building shall be located within thirty (30) feet of any plot line and all roadside stands for sale of agricultural products grown on the site shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet.

E.

Public utility rights-of-way, substations, pumping stations and municipal and civic buildings shall be housed in structures that harmonize with the character of the neighborhood and where adjoining residential zones shall have a buffer of fifty (50) feet except that the Planning Commission may reduce the width of buffer areas where the local conditions deem such reduction to be reasonable. Buffer areas shall be adequately screened in accordance with Chapter 17.74 and shall be subject to performance standards procedure and site plan approval by the Planning Commission.

F.

In addition to the particular requirements listed for any use by special permit, the Governing Body may require, where reasonable or appropriate, fences and other safety devices, landscaping, screening, access roads and buffer areas as required.

G.

Buffer areas of fifty (50) feet shall be required for special permit uses, with the exception of home occupations requiring a special use permit, however, the Governing Body may reduce the width of buffer areas where local conditions and substitute protection for neighboring properties is reasonably indicated. Buffer areas shall always be landscaped, screened and maintained in harmony with the landscaping and natural growth in the neighborhood.

H.

Tool sheds, utility sheds, playhouses and greenhouses that are considered temporary structures are permitted, provided they are located in the rear yard, and not located closer than five (5) feet of any side yard or rear plot line, or within any platted building setback line. These structures shall be located at least fifteen (15) feet from the principal building.

I.

Private tennis courts, swimming pools, pool cabanas and similar private recreational structures shall be located in the rear yard and shall not be located within any platted building setback, and shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet from all other plot lines. Outdoor lighting fixtures shall be setback from plot lines a distance equal to the height of the light fixture pole and shall provide directional shielding to prevent any direct illumination of adjoining properties.

J.

Tents may be permitted for temporary sale of merchandise or other uses as specified in the special events regulations and subject to the provisions of the currently adopted building code.

K.

Day care homes and group day care homes shall complete fire safety inspections prior to requesting a special use permit. Additionally, the required play areas shall be fenced.

L.

Co-Living Groups and Rooming Houses are prohibited in the AG District.

(Ord. 3419, 2022)
(Ord. 3386, 2021)

The height and area regulations are as follows:

A.

Maximum height requirement: The maximum height requirement in the Agricultural zoning district is forty-five (45) feet, with a maximum of three (3) stories in height.

B.

Minimum lot area: The minimum lot area in the Agricultural district is five (5) acres for agricultural operations and single-family residential uses, and eighty thousand (80,000) square feet for other allowed uses.

C.

Minimum lot width: Two hundred (200) feet along a public street or platted private street.

D.

Minimum yard setback requirements:

1.

Front yard: Fifty (50) feet.

2.

Rear yard: Fifty (50) feet.

3.

Side yard: Thirty (30) feet, however both side yards together must measure at least one hundred (100) feet.