Wapakoneta City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1260
A-1 Agricultural District
1260.01 INTENT.
The A-1 District is intended for areas of active agricultural use that are subject to future urban or suburban development. Permitted land uses include relatively low density uses such as farming activity and uses which require large sites and relatively limited investment in fixed structures.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1260.02 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted as of right in the "A-1" District:
Residential Uses | Public and Semi-Public Uses | Commercial Uses |
• Single-family detached dwelling as permitted by the platting process of the subdivision regulations of the City | • Educational institutions for 9-12 Education • Educational institutions for colleges, universities and vocational • Hospitals • Public facilities and governmental buildings • Public parks, playgrounds, recreational and community center buildings and grounds • Public or private forests and wildlife reservations • Public utilities • Religious places of worship and ancillary uses | • Agriculture • Animal hospital and veterinary establishments including kennels • Agricultural roadside stands |
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1260.03 ACCESSORY PERMITTED USES.
In an "A-1" District, accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to any permitted or conditionally permitted uses may be established, erected or constructed. Accessory uses may include the following and shall conform to the regulations of Chapter 1292 unless otherwise noted:
(a) Accessory uses and structures;
(b) Barns and stables;
(c) Fences and walls;
(d) Garages, carports or other off-street parking spaces for the use of residents on the premises and their guests;
(e) Home occupation;
(f) Outdoor storage;
(g) Satellite dishes subject to;
(h) Swimming pools; and
(i) Signs subject to Chapter 1286.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1260.04 CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES.
In an "A-1" District, the following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Planning Commission in accordance with Chapter 1252:
Residential Uses | Public and Semi-Public Uses | Commercial Uses |
• Child day care; Type B as regulated by Ohio R.C. Chapter 5104 | • Cemeteries and crematoriums • Country clubs, golf courses and other private non-commercial recreation facilities | • Bed and breakfast establishment • Processing of livestock or poultry • Riding stables |
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1260.05 LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
The following development standards shall apply to lots located within the "A-1" District:
Minimum lot area | • Single-family detached dwelling - 21,780 square feet • All other non-residential uses - 43,560 square feet |
Maximum lot coverage | • 40% for all impervious surfaces for single-family detached dwelling use • 70% for all impervious surfaces for all other uses |
Minimum lot frontage | • 150 feet |
Minimum front yard depth from the building line | • 40 feet • For infill development, if three or more dwellings are within 500 feet of the infill lot, then the average front yard setback shall be observed |
Minimum side yard setback from the building line | • Principal structure - 15 feet; 40 feet sum of side yard widths |
Minimum rear yard setback from the building line | • Principal structure - 40 feet |
Maximum building height | • Principal structures - 35 feet • Accessory structures - 35 feet excluding barns and silos |
Minimum floor area per family | • 1,000 square feet |
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1260.06 MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.
Off-street parking requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1284.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1260.07 SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS.
Signage requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1286.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1260.08 LANDSCAPE AND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS.
Landscape and buffer requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1294.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)