West Bloomfield Town
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
AG Agricultural District
§ 140-7 Purpose.
The AG Agricultural District is intended to preserve existing agricultural lands in the Town and protect the rural character of the area. The creation of the Agricultural District shall protect existing agricultural areas from suburban and urban development, encourage the continuation of agriculture, reduce land conflicts and preserve open space and natural resources.
§ 140-8 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in the AG District:
A.
Boarding of animals.
B.
Forestry, lumbering and reforestation.
C.
Game farms, fish hatcheries and fishing reserves.
D.
Generalized or specialized farm operations.
E.
Nurseries, orchards, greenhouses, vineyards.
F.
Roadside stands, including only movable or temporary structures for the sale of agricultural products grown principally by the operator during the harvest season.
G.
Single-family detached dwellings.
H.
Wildlife sanctuaries, woodland preserves, arboretums.
§ 140-9 Accessory uses and buildings.
The following are the accessory uses, buildings and structures permitted in the AG District, provided that such accessory uses and buildings shall not be constructed until the permitted use has been established:
A.
Decks, terraces and patios located in the side or rear yard.
B.
Dish antennas three feet or less in diameter.
C.
Farm-related buildings for the storage of products or equipment.
D.
Fencing in accordance with § 140-119.
E.
Home occupations, low-intensity.
F.
Signage in accordance with § 140-129.
G.
Wind energy conversion systems (noncommercial) subject to the provisions of § 140-108.
H.
Storage of no more than two recreation vehicles/utility trailers, except for items stored indoors, provided they comply with § 140-128.
I.
Other customary structures, including but not limited to private swimming pools in accordance with § 140-99, storage sheds, domestic pet shelters and fireplaces as associated with a farm dwelling, private detached garages, carports, pool houses, gazebos, and patio covers.
§ 140-10 Permitted uses subject to site plan review.
The following uses are allowed in the AG District subject to site plan review:
A.
Adult family day-care homes.
B.
Family and group family day-care homes.
C.
Places of worship.
D.
Public and semipublic facilities.
§ 140-11 Special permit uses.
The following are special permit uses in the AG District:
A.
Airstrips.
B.
Bed-and-breakfasts.
C.
Camping grounds.
D.
Essential services.
E.
Golf courses.
F.
Home occupations, high-intensity.
G.
Kennels.
H.
Stables or riding academies where animals are rented or leased.
I.
Wireless communications facilities/tower in accordance with § 140-109.
J.
Any use or business not specifically mentioned in this chapter which, in the opinion of the Planning Board, is similar in nature and scale to a use or business permitted within the AG District listed above.
§ 140-12 Lot, area and yard requirements.
The following lot, area and yard requirements apply to the AG District:
A.
Minimum lot width.
(1)
Residential uses: 200 feet.
(2)
Other uses: 400 feet.
B.
Lot area requirements.
(1)
Residential uses:
(a)
Minimum lot area, single-family dwelling: two acres.
(b)
Maximum lot coverage: 35%.
(2)
Other uses:
(a)
Minimum lot area: 10 acres.
(b)
Maximum building coverage: 10%.
(c)
Maximum lot coverage: 15%.
C.
Yard requirements.
(1)
Residential and nonresidential uses:
(a)
Minimum front yard setback: 75 feet.
(b)
Minimum side/rear yard setback: 25 feet.
(2)
Accessory uses:
(a)
Minimum front yard setback: 75 feet.
(b)
Minimum side/rear yard setback: 20 feet.
D.
Corner lots. For corner lots, both yards abutting streets shall be considered front yards and shall follow the regulations of this article; all side and rear yards shall follow the regulations of this article.
§ 140-13 Bulk requirements.
The following requirements apply to buildings constructed in the AG District:
A.
Maximum building heights.
(1)
Agricultural uses:
(a)
Farm dwelling: 2 1/2 stories not to exceed 35 feet.
(b)
Other farm structures: 100 feet.
(2)
Other uses:
(a)
Principal use or structure: three stories not to exceed 35 feet.
(b)
Accessory use or structure: 25 feet.
B.
Minimum floor area.
(1)
Residential uses:
(a)
Principal use:
[1]
One story: 1,200 square feet.
[2]
More than one story: 1,400 square feet.
(2)
Other uses:
(a)
Principal use: 1,000 square feet.