Chapter 18.30
USE REGULATION FOR “A-R” AGRICULTURAL-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
18.30.010 General regulations.
18.30.010 General regulations.
The “A-R” agricultural-residential district is designed to provide for single-family dwellings in conjunction with agriculture at a low density, where (for minor subdivisions) common utilities are not available and on-site facilities must be utilized. It is further the intent of this district to be applied to land in predominantly agricultural areas for rural residential use, in accordance with the policies of the comprehensive plan. This district is not to be utilized to accommodate major subdivisions, unless public sanitary sewer and public water are available or may be extended at the time of development. All such subdivisions shall comply with the subdivision ordinance and the “Procedural Guidelines for Subdivision Platting in the Unincorporated Areas of Black Hawk County.”
In the “A-R” agricultural-residential district, the following provisions, regulations, and restrictions shall apply:
A. Principal Permitted Uses.
1. Single-family dwellings.
2. Agricultural and incidental agricultural related uses, including specialized horticultural operations, but not including feedlots and confinement facilities for livestock, unless in compliance with subsection (A)(3) of this section.
3. Specialized animal farms and livestock subject to the following maximum density requirements:
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Size and Type of Animal |
Density |
|---|---|
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Large animals: horses, cattle, elk, deer, and similar animals. |
1/20,000 square feet |
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Intermediate animals: sheep, swine, goats, llama, emu and similar animals. |
1/5,000 square feet |
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Small animals: poultry, fowl, rabbits, mink, chinchilla, and similar animals. |
1/1,500 square feet |
Or any combination that does not exceed the above animal unit limitations. For large animals, the minimum area required per animal unit shall be 20,000 square feet; however, there shall be a minimum lot area of at least 40,000 square feet to have any. Animals under six months old shall not be included in the density limit. Said uses shall be operated to meet County Health Department standards and that nuisance conditions shall not be created for neighboring properties. Note: More restrictive deed restrictions may supersede the above standard.
4. Stables, private, located at least 50 feet from all boundary lines of the property on which located. The area devoted to such use shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, as determined by the County Health Department.
5. Public utility structures and equipment necessary for the operation thereof. This use shall be allowed only after the recommendation on the need for and appropriateness of the requested use from the County Planning and Zoning Commission and approval of the County Board of Supervisors. Towers shall be permitted in accordance with BHCC 18.70.220 through 18.70.240.
6. Home occupations in accordance with BHCC 18.70.190.
7. Group Homes.
B. Accessory Uses.
1. Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses in accordance with BHCC 18.70.100.
2. Roadside stands, offering for sale any agricultural products or other products produced on the premises.
3. Home industries in accordance with BHCC 18.70.100 and 18.70.200.
C. Height Regulations. Shall be those specified in BHCC 18.70.210.
D. Water and Sewer Systems. Subject to approval of County Department of Health.
E. Minimum Lot Area, Lot Frontage, and Yard Requirements for “A-R” Agricultural-Residential District. Shall be those specified in BHCC 18.70.210.
F. Sign and Parking Regulations. See Chapters 18.100 and 18.90 BHCC, respectively. [Ord. 92, 2005; Ord. 86, 2004; Ord. 82, 2003; Ord. 74, 2002; Ord. 41, 1997; Ord. 36 § 11, 1995. Code 2009 App. A, § 11.]