§ 146-67. AG - Agricultural district regulations.

(a)

Purpose. The "AG" - Agricultural zone is designed to preserve lands best suited for agricultural use from encroachment of incompatible uses, and to preserve in agricultural use land suited to eventual development in other uses, pending proper timing for practical and economical provision of utilities, major streets, schools and other facilities so that reasonably compact development will occur and the fiscal integrity of the city preserved. A change of zoning from "AG" agricultural to any other classification shall be in accordance with planning practices established by the commission.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the "AG" agricultural zone:

(1)

Ranch and farm dwellings pertaining to agricultural operations;

(2)

Riding academies;

(3)

Recreational camps operated by public, charitable or religious organizations;

(4)

Greenhouses; and

(5)

Other uses indicated as being permitted in the "AG" - Agricultural zone in the Schedule of Uses.

(c)

Permitted accessory uses. The following accessory uses are permitted in the "AG" - Agricultural zone:

(1)

Roadside stands not exceeding 400 square feet in floor area, for the sale of agricultural products grown on the premises;

(2)

Nameplates and non-illuminated signs not to exceed 20 square feet in area identifying the premises, but not containing over 20 percent brand advertising; and

(3)

The keeping of not more than two roomers or boarders; and

(4)

Other accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, including, but not limited to, associational meetings, religious gatherings, and social activities.

(d)

Specific use permits. The following specific uses require permits in the "AG" - Agricultural zone:

(1)

Quarters for transient labor;

(2)

Public and quasi-public buildings and structures and uses of an administrative, educational, religious, cultural or public service type including colleges; and

(3)

Other uses indicated as being allowed in the "AG" - Agricultural zone with a specific use permit in the Schedule of Uses.

(e)

Space limits. The space limits identified in Appendix F of the Zoning Ordinance as being applicable to the "AG" - Agricultural zone shall apply.

(f)

Miscellaneous provisions. Only one building for living purposes shall be permitted on one zoning lot except as otherwise provided herein.

(Code 1982, § 41-62; Ord. No. 1270, § 3.02, 12-15-1981; Ord. No. 2002-08-084, § I.18, 8-20-2002; Ord. No. 2004-12-124, § I, 12-15-2004; Ord. No. 2008-07-066, § 1, 7-14-2008; Ord. No. 2010-12-053, § 14, 12-7-2010; Ord. No. 2012-11-056, § 27, 11-5-2012; Ord. No. 2013-04-033, § 3, 4-2-2013)