The purpose of A-1 districts is to preserve agricultural endeavors and open space within the city limits.
(A) Permitted uses.
(1) Land used exclusively for agriculture, farming, dairying, stock raising; provided that no lot consisting of less than five acres shall be zoned A-1 or used for livestock purposes.(B) Conditional uses.(2) Horticultural services.
(3) Hunting, trapping, wildlife refuge, forestry.
(4) Single-family detached dwellings for use by those engaged in the aforementioned agricultural uses.
(5) Churches and cemeteries.
(1) Hospitals, nursing homes, convalescent homes, rest homes, orphanages, rehabilitation homes.(C) Permitted accessory uses.(2) Sewage disposal plants and water treatment plants.
(3) State approved sanitary landfills. The Board of Adjustment may attach special conditions necessary to protect neighboring premises from undesirable effects of landfill operation.
(4) Veterinary clinics.(5) Agricultural home occupations.
(6) Recreational facilities, including playgrounds, golf courses, country clubs, sportsman's farms, riding stables, fishing lakes and private clubs.
(7) Recreational vehicle park.
(1) Accessory uses in connection with agriculture, farming, dairying, stock raising or similar uses, such as tenant homes, agriculture structures, stables, and parking areas.(D) Special uses. For the purpose of this chapter, all lots five acres or greater meet the definition of agricultural use necessary to qualify for the special exemptions noted in §§ 152.120 through 152.124.(2) Roadside stands offering for sale only agricultural products grown on the premises.
(3) Keeping of roomers or boarders by a resident family.
(4) Swimming pools and tennis courts for private use.
(5) Horse training track.
(E) Development standards.
| Minimum lot area | 5 acres |
| Minimum lot frontage | 200 feet |
| Minimum width at building line | 80 feet |
| Minimum front yard | 35 feet |
| Minimum side yard (each side) | 10 feet |
| Accessory buildings | 5 feet |
| Minimum rear yard | 20 feet |
| Maximum building height: | |
| Principal structure | 42 feet or 3 stories |
| Accessory structure | 25 feet or 2 stories* |
| Signs | As set forth in §§ 152.205-152.211 |
| Parking | As set forth in §§ 152.185-152.191 |
*Provided that the second story is not
used for separate living quarters.
(Ord. 920.27, passed 10-7-93) Penalty,
see § 152.999
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