"A" AGRICULTURE DISTRICT

A SF-R SF-M MH
MF-R

C

CBD I-1
I-2 PD FP SUP

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8.0. PURPOSE.

This district is intended to apply  to land situated on the fringe of an urban area and used for agricultural or open land purposes, which may become an urban area in the future.  Therefore the agricultural activities conducted in the "A" Agricultural District should not be detrimental to urban land uses and intensity of use permitted in this district is intended to encourage and protect agricultural uses until urbanization is warranted and the appropriate change in district classification is made.  Open or unused land may be deemed a natural area where vegetation is allowed to grow in a natural state of selection and maturity.


8.1. PERMITTED USES.

          A building or premises in an "A" Agricultural District shall be used only for the purpose listed in Section 23.


8.2 SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

Each site in the "A" Agricultural District shall be subject to the following Site Development Regulations.

Feature Regulations
Lot area Minimum lot area: 2 acres
Lot area Minimum lot width: 200 feet
Lot area Minimum lot depth: 200 feet
Structure Coverage Maximum lot coverage:  30%
Height Maximum height: 30 feet
Building living area Minimum required area: 1500 square feet
Front yard Minimum required setback: 30 feet
Rear yard Minimum required setback: 30 feet
Street side yard Minimum required setback: 25 feet
Interior side yard Minimum required setback: 25 feet

 


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