§ 62-1904. Agricultural pursuits.

(a)

Any agricultural use, pursuit or activity permitted in the agricultural zoning classifications (AU or AGR) may be considered as a conditional use for the general use zoning classification (GU), provided that the applicant specifies the exact use in the request or application for the conditional use and meets all criteria for the use, if any, as set forth for the AU zoning classification. Finally, the use must be reasonably compatible with the surrounding development and the criteria of section 62-1901(c) must be satisfied. A conditional use permit is not required on GU parcels equal to or exceeding five acres.

(b)

Land areas to be utilized as agricultural pursuits in any other zoning classification which allows them as a conditional use must be clearly defined and legally described.

(c)

Land areas which are to be used for agricultural pursuits in a planned unit development (PUD) must be designated in a particular tract as defined in that zoning classification. The following are the criteria and regulations for agricultural pursuits in a planned unit development:

(1)

Permitted uses. Permitted uses for a planned unit development are as follows:

a.

Residential units.

b.

Accessory uses as follows: garages, private boat piers and other uses customary to residential development, and barns or stalls for housing of horses, provided such structures are at least 100 feet from any residence, whether within the tract, on a PUD, or on property adjacent to the tract.

c.

Agricultural uses as follows: horses, two per acre, and horticultural pursuits. Horticultural pursuits are permissible provided that no resale of produce shall be permitted from the premises.

d.

Swimming pools with required screen enclosures or fences.

(2)

Density. Density within the agricultural tract shall not exceed one unit per acre.

(3)

Design criteria.

a.

Twenty-five percent of the gross acreage of the tract shall be improved as common open space or recreational space for activities such as equestrian and horticulture activities.

b.

Grazing and stabling of horses shall be controlled and contained within the agricultural tract and properly separated from all residential structures within the tract by fencing if necessary.

(Code 1979, § 14-20.16.2(B)(3); Ord. No. 95-49, § 1, 10-19-95)