176.08    A-1 RURAL RESTRICTED. 

1.                  Intent.  The A-1, Rural Restricted District is intended to provide space on the fringes of the developed areas of the City for agricultural, low density residential, and similar non-intensive uses without permitting an intensity of development which would require the provision of urban-type facilities and services.  This district is also designed to preserve land suitable for eventual development for other uses until such time as the necessary facilities and services can be economically and reasonably provided to such areas.

2.                  Principal Permitted Uses.  The following principal uses are permitted in the A-1 District:

A.                 Agricultural Uses.  General farming, including general agricultural activities, truck farms, nurseries, greenhouses, orchards, boarding and riding stables, and kennels, provided:

(1)        Any sales of products not raised or produced on the premises shall be clearly subordinate to sales of products raised or produced on the premises.

(2)        No poultry or livestock shall be housed, kept, or confined within 100 feet of any residence or residential zoning district.

(3)        Only animals raised on the premises may be rendered, slaughtered, or dressed.

B.                 Residential Uses.

(1)        Single-family detached dwellings.

(2)        Home occupations, subject to the provisions of Section 176.30.

C.                 Public, Quasi-public, or Governmental Buildings and Facilities:

(1)        Golf courses and country clubs when located on at least ten (10) acres, but not including commercial driving ranges, pitch and putt, or miniature golf courses.

(2)        Public parks and playgrounds, public and private game and forest preserves, and similar conservation facilities.

(3)        Churches, synagogues, chapels, and similar places of religious worship and instruction, when located in a permanent structure or site of at least one acre.

(4)        Public elementary, junior high or high schools, and non-boarding schools having curriculum similar to that in the permitted public schools.

3.                  Conditional Uses.  The following conditional uses are permitted in the A-1 District only when authorized by the Zoning Board of Adjustment as provided in Section 176.36.

A.                 Airports and heliports.

B.                 Cemeteries.

C.                 Railroad tracks, yards, and similar railroad facilities.

D.                 Gas regulator stations, electric distribution substations, pipeline pumping stations, water storage facilities, and similar essential services.

E.                  Outdoor recreation facilities.

F.                 (Repealed by Ord. 05-01 – Feb. 05 Supp.)

G.                 Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as principal permitted uses in this district.

4.                  Site and Structure Measurements.

A.                 Minimum lot area - 1 acre.

B.                 Minimum lot width - 150 feet.  A lot of record on the effective date of this Ordinance that has less width than herein required may be used for any purpose permitted in this district, provided all other provisions of this Ordinance are met.

C.                 Front yard setback - 50 feet.

D.                 Side yard setback - 10 feet; corner side yard setback - 50 feet.

E.                  Rear yard setback - 50 feet.

F.                  Maximum height - 2½ stories or 35 feet.

5.                  Other Provisions.

A.                 Accessory Uses.  Uses and structures accessory to a principal permitted use or a conditional use are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 176.32 of this chapter.

B.                 Temporary Uses.  Temporary uses are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 176.35(13) of this chapter.

C.                 Signs.  Signs are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 176.31 of this chapter.

D.                 Off-street Parking and Loading.  Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided according to the provisions of Section 176.29 of this chapter.

E.                  Commercial Feedlots.  Commercial feedlots are specifically prohibited in the A-1 District.

Cluster Development Option.  The Cluster Development Option is permitted subject to the provisions of Section 176.28 of this chapter.