§ 4.2.2. General requirements for all agricultural classifications.

A.

Contained in the following sections are the allowed land uses, building and lot standards (including minimum setbacks), other general requirements, and permitted uses specified for all agricultural zoning classifications.

B.

Where the setback requirements set forth herein preclude development of the parcel or tract; and where the parcel or tract could be developed in conformance with the zoning code in effect prior to the adoption of this Code; the prior requirements shall prevail.

C.

Special requirements for all agricultural zoning classifications:

(1)

All setbacks shall be measured from the foundation or wall; however, eaves, roof overhangs, pilasters, chimneys and fireplaces may protrude two and one-half feet into a required setback

(2)

No structure or building may be erected, placed upon or extend over any easement unless approved in writing by the person or entity holding said easement

(3)

Outdoor ground and building lighting shall not cast direct light on adjacent properties.

(4)

The sale, either retail or wholesale, of hay, either locally grown or imported from outside the State of Florida, is allowed as an accessory use on a working farm, as defined in CH 604.50 FS, where hay is already produced and sold. This provision is not permitted in the A-3 zoning classification.

(5)

On A-1 zone parcels residential complexes for agricultural employees are allowed as an accessory use and may be clustered provided central water and sewage facilities are provided. Dwelling units may be conventional construction, or manufactured housing.

(6)

On legal non-conforming lots or parcels of one acre or less in size or lots up to nine and nine-tenths acres in size, the density per acre limitation for horses, mules, donkeys, sheep, cattle, goats, swine, beefalo and other large farm animals is as follows:

(a)

The minimum square footage of contiguous open pasture area, not including the dwelling and the garage (either attached or detached) shall be 9,000 square feet for the first animal and 6,000 square feet for each additional animal.

(b)

The total number of such animals that may be kept shall not exceed four per acre except offspring, which may be kept until weaned.

(7)

Requirements of the Storage of Manure:

(a)

Manure shall not be allowed to accumulate causing a nuisance or hazard to the health, welfare, or safety of humans or animals.

(b)

The outside storage of manure in piles (two cubic yards or greater) shall not be permitted within 100 feet of any lot line and/or any residence.

(c)

Compliance with Article 5 Springs Protection Zone standards.

D.

Permitted Uses:

Accessory use aircraft hangars in approved fly-in communities shall be permitted and include a maximum height of 30 feet.

Beekeeping Operations

Pigeon lofts meeting the requirements of Sec. 4.3.20

Pot-bellied pigs as pets

Silos, not exceeding 100 feet in height

Single-family guest cottage/apartment Refer to Sec. 4.3.18

Yard sales (up to three per year)

E.

Owners of properties located on waterbodies considered "non-ESOZ" waterbodies may elect to designate the yard fronting on the waterbody as the new front or rear yard of the property.

(Ord. No. 17-08, § 2(Exh. A), 4-11-2017)