Calexico Municipal Code § 17.09.430 Property development standards

This zone is intended for general agriculture. Only those additional uses are permitted that are complimentary to, and can exist in harmony with agriculture. In addition to the objectives outlined in Section 17.01.110, Purpose and scope, the agricultural zone is included in the zoning regulations to achieve the following purposes:

A. To preserve agricultural production until such time as development is appropriate;

B. Maintain the natural character of the land;

C. Provide for private use of land under limited development; and

D. Promote public health and safety. (1992 zoning ord. (part))

The following uses shall be permitted uses where the symbol "P" appears and shall be permitted uses subject to a conditional use permit where the symbol "C" appears. Where the symbol "X" appears the use is prohibited.

(1992 zoning ord. (part))

The following regulations shall apply to the site of a permitted or conditional use. The requirements are minimum unless otherwise stated.

A. Special Requirements.

1. In the agricultural zone, the number of permitted large animals shall conform to the requirements of Articles III and IV of Chapter 17.11.

B. General Requirements.

* Exceptions for agricultural buildings and/or structures which are necessary for the operation of an agricultural business are permitted up to a maximum height of seventy-five feet so long as the structure does not interfere with flight take offs and landings and is not used for human or animal habitation.

(1992 zoning ord. (part))

Off-street parking facilities shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.13, Off-Street Parking. (1992 zoning ord. (part))

Accessory buildings and structures used for livestock shall not be located closer than one hundred feet from the front property line and shall be at least fifty feet from any existing dwelling or public facility on a contiguous property. (1992 zoning ord. (part))

A. A wall or fence not more than six feet in height may be maintained along the property lot lines.

B. Within the area designated for a dwelling, walls and fences shall not exceed a height of thirty-six inches within the required front yard setback.

C. Within the area designated for a dwelling, a wall or fence adjacent to a driveway or street providing vehicular access to an abutting lot or street shall not exceed thirty-six inches in height within fifteen feet of the intersection of said driveway and the street right-of-way. Corner cut-offs may be required in special circumstances for safety and visibility (see example as follows):

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D. Within the area designated for a dwelling, a wall or fence may be constructed a minimum distance of five feet from the ultimate right-of-way at a maximum height of six feet when there is no parkway planting area adjacent to the sidewalk. Where there is a parkway planting area adjacent to the curbing no setback is required to construct a fence six feet in height.

E. A wall or fence shall not be constructed in such a manner so as to block or restrict vehicular access to a dedicated or implied dedicated alley, access or way.

F. Fiberglass sheeting, bamboo sheeting or other similar temporary material shall not be permitted as a fencing material on street yard frontages. (1992 zoning ord. (part))

No sign, outdoor advertising structure, or display or any character shall be permitted except as prescribed in Chapter 17.01, Article XI. (1992 zoning ord. (part))