Chapter 6

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A-1 (Rural Preservation) District

Section 6.01    Purpose

 

Lands designated with this District classification shall be primarily identified as large lot residential, recreational, agricultural, and forest related activities.  This district is intended to prevent the destruction of natural or man-made resources to the greatest extent possible, and to provide for residential development without the need for public sewer and water services.  This district is essentially intended to maintain large tracts for forest management programs, to provide for the continuation and preservation of recreation areas, to foster the continuation of existing farming activities, and other public activities which are compatible with the general welfare.

 

Section 6.02    Permitted Uses

No land or buildings in the A-1 District shall be used, erected, altered, or converted, in whole or in part, except for the following purposes by right:

A.                 Crop farming.

B.                 Single family detached dwellings.

C.                 State licensed residential family care facilities.

D.                 Essential public services.

Section 6.03    Special Land Uses

 

No land or buildings in the A-1 District may be used, erected, altered, or converted except for the following purposes when approved in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 16:

A.                 Greenhouses and nurseries.

B.                 Roadside stands.

C.                 Cemeteries.

D.                 Public or private campgrounds.

E.                  Mining of natural resources.

F.                  Forest connected industries, including but not limited to, sawmills, lumber and planing mills, debarking operations, and chipping facilities.

G.                 Churches.

H.                 Golf courses and country clubs.

I.                    Planned unit developments.

J.                   Wildlife preserves.

K.                 Hunting reserves.

L.                  Clubs, lodges, and fraternities, including but not limited to, gun and shooting clubs for exclusive use of its members.

M.                Kennels.

N.                 Veterinary hospitals and clinics.

O.                 Home occupations.

P.                  Deer, Elk, or other cervine farms.

Q.                 Intensive livestock operations.

R.                 Riding stables.

S.                  Wireless Communication Towers

T.        Bed and Breakfast Establishments

U.        Storage Bulding for Commercial

V.        Multiple Family Dwellings

W.        Retail Sales Accessory to a permitted use

X.        A complex or development of a multiple number of permitted or designated "Special Exception uses".

Y.        Home based business

Z.        Home based occupation

AA.       Adult foster care group homes

BB.        Public parks and recreation areas

CC.        Riding stables

Section 6.04    Site Development Requirements

All Permitted Uses and Special Uses are subject to the following Site Development Requirements:

A.                 General Provisions outlined in Chapter 3.

B.                 Site Plan Review as may be required in accordance with Section 15.01.

C.                 Off-Street Parking as may required in accordance with Section 15.02.

D.                 Signs are permitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 15.03.

E.                  Lot dimension, setbacks, height, and lot coverage requirements for all buildings, shall be met as noted on the following chart, unless otherwise indicated, and as outlined in Schedule of District Regulations, Chapter 14.

A-1 (Rural Preservation) District

Minimum Lot Size

10 acres

Minimum Lot Width

530 feet

Front Yard Setback

100 feet

Side Yard Setback

50 feet

Rear Yard Setback

50 feet

Corner Lot Setback

25 feet from the Secondary Road

Maximum Height (Dwelling)

35 feet

Minimum Floor Area (Dwelling)

720 square feet

Maximum Height (Accessory building)

35 feet

Maximum Floor Area (Accessory bldg.)

3,000 square feet

Maximum Lot Coverage (parcels of 5 acres or more)

 5%

Maximum Lot Coverage (parcels of 1 acre to 4.99 acres)

20%

Maximum Lot Coverage (parcels of less than 1 acre)

30%

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