The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About694 Agricultural Exclusive ZoneL ~;,, ) ORDINANCE NO. 694 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ADDING ARTICLE 12b TO CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 9 (AGRICULTURAL EXCLUSIVE ZONE) The City Council of the City of Ukiah does Ordain as follows: Section 1. Article 12b is hereby added to Chapter 2 of Division 9 to read as follows: ARTICLE 12b - REGULATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL EXCLUSIVE (A-E) DISTRICTS Section 9157. Agricultural Exclusive or A-E District. (a) This district is intended to be an exclusive district for agriculture and for those uses which are necessary and an integral part of the agricultural operation. This district has been created to protect and preserve the limited amount of agri- cultural soils from encroachments of nonrelated agricultural uses which by their nature would be injurious to the physical and economical well-being of the Agricultural District. (b) The following specific regulations and general regula- tions set forth in Article 13 shall apply in all "A-E" Districts. (c) Uses Allowed: 1. The raising, harvesting and curing of tree, vine, field forage, fiber and other plant life crops of all kinds, including plant nursery stock. 2. Production of agricultural commodities for commercial purposes. 3. Grazing of livestock on irrigated pasture. 4. Dairies and the production of dairy products from milk produced on the premises. 5. Boarding horses and other farm animals. 6. Sale of food products produced on the premises. "~! vj ~~ ~_ 9. One (1) family dwellings, trailers and accessory buildings, and farm buildings of all kinds, in- cluding labor camps when located upon farms and occupied or used by the owner, farm tenant or other persons employed thereon or the non-paying guests thereof. 10. home occupations, including any use customarily conducted entirely within a dwelling and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the structure for dwelling purposes and which use does not change the character thereof. 11. Production of fish life or fish products for commer- cial purposes, (hatcheries, ponds, etc.) (d) Uses Requiring Use Permits. The following compatible uses and those which in the opinion of the Planning Commission may be substantially similar in nature thereto shall be per- mitted, but only upon the securing of a Use Permit pursuant to this Chapter. 1. Development of natural resources including borrow pits and quarries with necessary buildings, apparatus or appurtenances thereto, except where used as a part of the bonafide agricultural operation. 2. The processing, packaging, packing, shipping and selling of agricultural products produced upon the premises or where such activity is carried on in conjunction with or as a part of an agricultural use. ~)~1 •` (w ..~ L~ 5. The following uses when carried on as a clearly secondary occupation in conjunction with a bona- fide agricultural operation, when no more than ten percent (10°s) of the total land is used and where -- no more than three (3) persons other than the owner are employed in such activities, and which are owned and operated by the owner or occupant of the premises: The Manufacturing of agricultural machinery, implements and equipment of all kinds; the manufacturer storage or sale of farm supplies of all kinds; including, but not limited to, fertilizers, agricultural minerals and insecticides; the transportation of agricultural minerals and insecticides; the transportation of agricultural products, supplies or equipment, together with the maintenance, storage, repair and servicing of the necessary trucks and equipment thereof. 6. Recreational use, meaning the use of land by the public, with or without charge, for any of the following recreational uses: Walking, hiking, picnicking, camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, or other outdoor games for which no structures or buildings not permitted by Use Permit are provided. 7. Commercial radio, television or microwave antennas and transmitters. 8. Veterinary Services. 9. Buildings, structures, and other facilities con- ,,, ., .~~`~~ 11. Locations of underground utility installations and of above-ground utility installations for local service; including substations, generating plants, gas holders and transmission lines. (e) MINIMUM LOT AREA. Ten (10) acres. (f) MAXIMUM MAIN BUILDING COVERAGE. Five Percent (5~). (g) MINIMUM FRONT YARD. Twenty-five feet (25). (h) MINIMUM SIDE YARD. Twenty-five feet (25). (i) hIINIMUM REAR YARD. Twenty-five feet (25). (j) MINIMUM VEHICLE PARKING. Two (2) covered spaces for each dwe lling unit, and spaces for all vehicle parking, loadinq and unlo ading. (k) MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT. Two and one-half (2'1/2) stories, but not to exceed thirty-five feet (35) for residential buildings, all othe r buildings fifty feet (50). Section 2. This ordinance shall be published as required by law in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Ukiah. Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May, 1977, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder ABSENT: None s/Jack Simpson Mayor ATTEST: