ARTICLE 4. AGRICULTURAL, GENERAL, DISTRICT A-2
4-1. Use regulations.
4-2. Area regulations.
4-3. Setback regulations.
4-4. Frontage regulations.
4-5. Yard regulations.
4-6. Height regulations.
4-7. Sign regulations.
Statement of Intent
This district covers portions of the county which are occupied by various open uses, such as forests, parks, or farms. This district is established for the specific purpose of providing for safe and orderly shoreland development, facilitating existing and future farming operations, conservation of water and other natural resources, reducing soil erosion, protecting watersheds, and reducing hazards from flood and fire. To ensure the success of the above goals, it is necessary to maintain as low a density of development as possible. The character of this district should remain agricultural in nature with industry or commercial business permitted only when it will benefit the area without degrading the environment.
Only one building and its accessory buildings may be erected on any lot or parcel of land in the agricultural, general, district A-2. The structure to be erected or land to be used shall be for the following uses:
4-1-1. Single-family dwellings.
4-1-2. Two-family dwellings.
4-1-3. Individual manufactured homes, on a permanent foundation. (Ord. of 6-30-95)
4-1-4. (Repealed 6-30-95.)
4-1-5. Manufactured home parks, with a special exception.
4-1-6. Motels, with a special exception.
4-1-7. General farming, agriculture, dairying, and forestry.
4-1-8. Sand and gravel pits, with a special exception.
4-1-9. Schools, churches, parks, and playgrounds.
4-1-10. Commercial boat landings, with a special exception. (Ord. of 10-24-96)
4-1-11. Preserves and conservation areas.
4-1-12. Horticultural nurseries and greenhouses with garden supplies.
4-1-13. Clubs.
4-1-14. (Repealed 4-25-78.)
4-1-15. Sawmills, with a special exception.
4-1-15A. Stump/brush/scrap wood burning and/or chipping facility, with a special exception.
4-1-16. Boat piers, private. (Ord. of 2-94)
4-1-17. (Repealed 1-28-88.)
4-1-18. Cemeteries, commercial.
4-1-19. Areas of basic seafood processing facilities, with a special exception. (Ord. of 10-24-96)
4-1-20. Home occupations as defined.
4-1-21. Public utility booster or relay stations, transformer substations, cellular and other public communication towers which extend higher than 35 feet above ground level, with a special exception. Distribution lines and poles, pipes, meters and other facilities for the provision and maintenance of public utilities, including water and sewer installations, are permitted in this district. (Ord. of 10-24-96)
4-1-22. (Repealed 12-4-92.)
4-1-23. (Repealed 2-94.)
4-1-24. (Repealed 2-94.)
4-1-25. Travel trailer camps, with a special exception.
4-1-26. Offstreet parking as required by this ordinance.
4-1-27. Accessory buildings. (Ord. of 4-95)
4-1-28. Golf courses.
4-1-29. Private airport, with a special exception.
4-1-30. (Repealed 2-25-93.)
4-1-31. Disposal of Lancaster County generated sludge with a special exception.
4-1-32. Selling of fertilizer, farm chemicals, and grains, with a special exception.
4-1-33. (Repealed 12-4-92.)
4-1-34. Roadside stand, with a special exception.
4-1-35. (Repealed 12-4-92.)
4-1-36. Antique shop, with a special exception.
4-1-37. Post office, with a special exception.
4-1-38. Hospital, with a special exception.
4-1-39. Boat ramp, private.
4-1-40. (Repealed 12-4-92.)
4-1-41. County-sanctioned public facilities.
4-1-42. Major recreational equipment in accordance with article 19 of this ordinance.
4-1-43. Firehouse and/or rescue squad, with a special exception.
4-1-44. Community service building. (Ord. of 10-24-96)
4-1-45. Community pier. (Ord. of 10-24-96)
4-1-46. Bed and breakfast, with a special exception.
4-1-47. Equestrian academy, with a special exception.
4-1-48. Disposal of dredge spoil, with a special exception. (Ord. of 12-93)
4-1-49. Business offices in existing non-residential buildings erected prior to 1975, with a special exception. (Ord. of 1-94)
4-1-50. Underground storage of sewerage, with a special exception. (Ord. of 2-95)
4-1-51. Pet cemeteries and pet crematoriums, with a special exception. (Ord. of 10-26-95)
4-1-52. Private Heliports, with a special exception. (Ord. of 5-28-98)
4-1-53. Sales platform, temporary, with Zoning Administrator's approval. (Ord. of 5-28-98)
4-1-54. Outdoor Ranges, with a Special Exception. (Ord. of 10-23-97)
(Ord. of 2-4-92; Ord. of 2-27-92; Ord. of 12-4-92; Ord. of 3-25-93; Ord. of 4-29-93; Ord. of 7-29-93; Ord. of 11-22-93; Ord. of 10-24-96(1); Ord. of 11-14-96(2); Ord. of 10-23-97; Ord. of 5-28-98; Ord. of 8-27-98)
4-2-1. For lots containing or intended to contain a single permitted use, the minimum lot area shall be 33,000 square feet. The administrator, upon the recommendation of the health official, and approval of the board of supervisors, may require a larger area.
4-2-2. For lots containing or intended to contain a two-family dwelling, the minimum lot area shall be 35,000 square feet.
4-2-3. For permitted uses utilizing individual sewage disposal systems, the required area for any such use shall be approved by the health official. The administrator, with the approval of the board of supervisors, may require a greater area if considered necessary by the health official. Conditional septic disposal system permits which limit the use of the subject property to a specified portion of the year are hereby strictly prohibited.
(Ord. of 8-94)
Structures shall be located 75 feet or more from the centerline of any street or road right-of-way, but in no event less than 50 feet from the edge of the right-of-way. This shall be known as the "setback line."
The minimum lot width for permitted uses shall be 150 feet at the setback line.
4-5-1. Side. The minimum side yard for each main structure shall be 25 feet and the total width of the two required side yards shall be 50 feet or more. The minimum side yard for accessory structures shall be five feet. Accessory structures located closer than five feet to the main building are considered part of the main structure. accessory structures may be attached to the main structure by walkways, decks, patios, and steps.
4-5-2. Rear. Each main structure shall have a rear yard of 50 feet or more. The minimum rear yard for accessory structures shall be five feet. Accessory structures located closer than five feet to the main building are considered part of the main structure. Accessory structures may be attached to the main structure by walkways, decks, patios, and steps.
(Ord. of 4-95)
Same as section 5-6.
Sign regulations shall conform to article 11 of this ordinance.