The Agricultural district (AG) is intended as an area for very low density residential and agriculturally oriented types of uses. The principal purpose of the AG district is to accommodate those property owners who wish to maintain active agricultural operations on their property and to avoid potential conflicts with adjacent residential uses. The AG district will be established only upon request of property owners in the RE-5, RE-2, R-1, Manufactured Home, Retail or Village Center, categories as shown on Chart 4.1 of this Ordinance.
(Ordinance 361-05 adopted 3/22/05)
A. 
Those uses listed for the AG district in Appendix C as “P” are permitted uses by right or as “C” are conditionally permitted uses through a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). CUPs (conditional uses) must be approved utilizing procedures set forth in Chapter 16.
(Ordinance 361-05 adopted 3/22/05)
Single-family Dwelling Unit Standards for the AG district:
A. 
Minimum lot size is 10 acres.
B. 
All single-family dwelling units must meet the minimum standards for lot width, front yard setback, side yard setback and rear yard setback as set forth in Chart 4.2, which is incorporated herein by reference, except as may be further modified by Division IV, Special Requirements.
C. 
All single-family dwelling units must meet the standards for lot depth, height, lot coverage and dwelling unit size set forth in Chart 5.1, which is incorporated herein by reference, except as may be further modified by the Special Regulations in Division IV.
Chart 5.1
Development Standards
AG ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
AG DISTRICT
Minimum Lot Depth
400 feet
Maximum Height
2-1/2 stories but not to exceed 35'
Maximum Lot Coverage
20% of lot
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size1
1,500 sq. ft.
1Minimum dwelling unit size is for the main or primary structure.
D. 
[Reserved]
E. 
Standards for Nonresidential Uses.
Site plan approval (see Chapter 2 [3]) shall be required for any permitted nonresidential use (e.g., school, church, private recreation facility, etc.) in the AG district. Any nonresidential land use which may be permitted in this district shall conform to the “RB” - Rural Business standards with respect to building setbacks, landscaping, exterior building construction, screening requirements, lighting, signage, etc. Said site plan approval shall not be required for home occupations uses that conform to the Town’s standards.
F. 
Supplemental Standards.
1. 
The supplemental standards set forth in the Special Requirements of Division IV shall apply to all uses authorized in this district, as particularly stated therein.
2. 
Minimum Parcel Size.
Except for property on which an existing residence is located, an application for zoning amendment to an AG district shall not be granted unless the application is for 10 or more acres.
G. 
Miscellaneous.
1. 
Any buildings or structures for raising, feeding, housing or sale of livestock or poultry shall be located no closer than fifty (50) feet from the property line.
2. 
The minimum setback requirements for recreational vehicles shall be the same as the minimum setback requirements for accessory buildings. No recreational vehicle shall be connected to any utilities. Habitation and/or temporary occupancy is prohibited. Recreational vehicles may be occupied in conjunction with an approved gas well drilling permit when twenty-four-hour on-site supervision is required.
3. 
Above-ground electrical fencing (does not include underground “virtual fencing,” which is allowed), wire mesh (such as hog wire, chicken wire) and barbed wire are prohibited as perimeter fencing except for containment of farm animals on parcels of four (4) or more acres.
4. 
Open storage is prohibited (except for materials for the resident’s personal use or consumption such as firewood, garden materials, farm equipment, etc.).
5. 
In-ground swimming pools shall maintain a minimum setback equal to the lesser of twenty (20) feet from all property lines or a distance equal to the minimum setback requirements for accessory buildings. The minimum setbacks for above-ground pools shall be the same as the minimum setback requirements for accessory buildings.
6. 
Fences shall conform to the requirements set forth in town code Chapter 3, article 3.10.
7. 
Other Regulations - As established by Division IV.
8. 
Water storage tanks used in conjunction with a fully functioning private water well shall meet the setback requirements for accessory buildings.
(Ordinance 361-05 adopted 3/22/05; Ordinance 476-09, sec. 2, adopted 6/16/09; Ordinance 760-23 adopted 11/21/2023)