[Ord. No. 55, 10-17-2000; amended 10-16-2001; amended 9-17-2002; amended 11-16-2004; amended 11-18-2008; amended 6-15-2010; amended 4-21-2015; amended 9-19-2017; amended 7-21-2020, Ord. No. 55 §41; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]
This zoning district is intended to preserve land for agricultural and directly-related uses, discourage premature suburban development and prevent inefficient, untimely and expensive extension of municipal utilities. It is also intended to allow one dwelling on one agricultural tract. The types and intensity of uses permitted are intended to protect agricultural uses until densities reach a minimum of five acres per tract. This area is sub-classified as Areas "A" and "B" on the area planning map.
[Ord. No. 55, 10-17-2000; amended 10-16-2001; amended 9-17-2002; amended 11-16-2004; amended 11-18-2008; amended 6-15-2010; amended 4-21-2015; amended 9-17-2017; amended 11-20-2018; amended 7-21-2020, Ord. No. 55 §36; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]
The following are permitted uses for the AR-2 Zone:
A. 
General farming, forestry, ranching and other agricultural activities and structures, either with or without one dwelling on the tract of land; provided however, this does not include the operation of commercial feedlots or similar operations.
B. 
Animal raising.
C. 
Horticulture.
D. 
Row and field crops.
E. 
One single-family dwelling on a minimum five acre lot, whether mobile, manufactured, or constructed.
F. 
Reasonable accommodations shall be made to all parties with disabilities residing in this district in accordance with all applicable statutes, including the Fair Housing Act.
[Ord. No. 55, 10-17-2000; amended 10-16-2001; amended 9-17-2002; amended 11-16-2004; amended 11-18-2008; amended 6-15-2010; amended 4-21-2015; amended 9-19-2017, Ord. No. 55 §43; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]
Subject to the provisions of this and other municipal ordinances, the following accessory uses and structures are permitted in the AR-2, Agricultural/Residential District:
A. 
Farm buildings directly related to agricultural uses.
B. 
Private garages.
C. 
Private swimming pools and tennis courts.
D. 
Private greenhouses (not operated for commercial purposes) and gardens or areas for the raising of agricultural crops or livestock.
E. 
Temporary buildings used in conjunction with construction work provided, that:
1. 
Such buildings are removed promptly upon completion of said construction work; and
2. 
Such building locations are issued a zoning compliance permit, if appropriate.
F. 
Commercial stands, operated on a temporary or seasonal basis; provided they register as provided in § 13-120H, and:
1. 
Such stands, as well as the surrounding area, are properly maintained, and free from trash, weeds and debris, throughout the entire year; and
2. 
Such stands are set back from the roadway an adequate distance to provide for safe parking, ingress and egress.
G. 
Satellite receiving dishes and/or antennas, provided that they observe all setback and height requirements.
H. 
Farrier, horseshoeing and blacksmith shops.
I. 
Uses and structures clearly incidental and necessary to the permitted principal uses or structures of this district, including accessory signs; provided, that said signs are in full compliance with all appropriate town ordinances.
[Ord. No. 55, 10-17-2000; amended 10-16-2001; amended 9-17-2002; amended 11-16-2004; amended 11-18-2008; amended 6-15-2010; amended 4-21-2015; amended 9-19-2017; amended 11-20-2018, Ord. No. 55 §44; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]
Subject to the requirements of §13-101, et seq., the planning and zoning commission may make recommendation to the board of trustees to permit the following uses and structures on review:
A. 
Public buildings, utilities and railroads.
B. 
Airfields, airports and landing strips; provided, that:
1. 
The approach areas to said fields are also appropriately-zoned for agricultural or similar uses;
2. 
Commercial or industrial activities, including storage activities, are not conducted on the site; and
3. 
State or federal approval for such operations has been obtained, if required.
C. 
Elementary schools, secondary schools, vocational technology centers, or any other institutions of learning.
D. 
Churches and religious temples.
E. 
Community or neighborhood meeting or recreational buildings.
F. 
Animal hospitals, zoos, animal care facilities, animal sanctuaries, or dog or other animal kennels.
G. 
Public stables and boarding stables.
H. 
Public parks and recreation or play areas developed for active usage.
I. 
Public fairgrounds and/or rodeo arenas.
J. 
Oil or natural gas drilling operations or the extraction of minerals, subject to the provisions of the town’s oil and gas ordinance.
K. 
Commercial communication towers.
L. 
Child day-care centers provided that:
1. 
They are located in a single-family dwelling which is the permanent residence of the operator or are located within a multi-purpose building which is used for religious or educational purposes;
2. 
They are operated in a manner that will not alter the agricultural character of the neighborhood or adversely affect property values;
3. 
They are located on a tract of land encompassing five acres, with a minimum outdoor play area of 75 square feet per child, enclosed by a suitable fence;
4. 
They meet federal, state, county and town regulations and requirements as to safety, design, facilities and equipment; and
5. 
There is an adequate off-street parking area to minimize the adverse effects of increased traffic on the surrounding agricultural environment.
M. 
Commercial greenhouses.
N. 
Growing commercial medical marijuana.
O. 
Meat processing plants and/or butcher shops.
P. 
Taxidermy shops.
Q. 
Any other use or structure which would not cause any problems for the agricultural area or an increase in the population density in the agricultural area.
[Ord. No. 55, 10-17-2000; amended 10-16-2001; amended 9-17-2002; amended 11-16-2004; amended 11-18-2008; amended 6-15-2010; amended 4-21-2015; amended 9-19-2017; amended 7-21-2020, Ord. No. 55 §45; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]
A. 
Minimum lot area for any use: five acres.
B. 
Setbacks are required as set forth in § 13-119.
C. 
No maximum height requirements, except as may be established for airport facilities, are imposed. However, dwellings located on agricultural/residential zoned property shall have a maximum height requirement as established in R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 55, 10-17-2000; amended 10-16-2001; amended 9-17-2002; amended 11-16-2004; amended 11-18-2008; amended 6-15-2010; amended 4-21-2015; amended 9-19-2017, Ord. No. 55 §46; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]
A. 
Sight Triangle. As required in § 13-120K.
B. 
Special Setback Lines. As defined in this ordinance and as may be additionally created by ordinance of the Town of Slaughterville, Oklahoma, consistent with the town’s major streets plan, shall be considered and adhered to, in the application of the provisions of this district.
C. 
Intensity of Use. For all permitted uses in this district, there shall be a lot area of not less than five acres.