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Title 12 — Zoning Regulations›Part 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS

Chapter 12.96 — A AGRICULTURE DISTRICT

Gonzales Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Gonzales

§ 12.96.010. INTENT:

The intent of the agriculture (A) district is to minimize urban sprawl onto farmland, minimize conflicts between urban and agricultural uses on the perimeter of the city, and promote the long term conservation of land in agricultural use around Gonzales. (Ord. 2000-03, 8-7-2000)

§ 12.96.020. PERMITTED USES:

The uses listed under A in the table in section 12.56.040 of this title as permitted uses are allowed. (Ord. 2001-13, 11-19-2001)

§ 12.96.030. CONDITIONAL USES:

In addition to the uses authorized by section 12.96.020 of this chapter, the uses listed under A in the table in section 12.56.040 of this title are allowed if a conditional use permit is issued. (Ord. 2001-13, 11-19-2001)

§ 12.96.040. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:

The development standards for the A district shall be as follows:

  • A. Minimum Lot Area: Forty (40) acres.

  • B. Maximum Height: Thirty five feet (35').

  • C. Minimum Setbacks:

Front: 30 feet Side: 20 feet Rear: 20 feet

  • D. Parking: Parking requirements as specified in chapter 12.120 of this title.

  • E. Landscaping: Landscaping requirements as specified in chapter 12.124 of this title. (Ord. 2000-03, 8-7-2000)

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▸ Contents — Gonzales Zoning Code
Gonzales Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 12 — Zoning Regulations
    Overview
    1. Part 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Part 2 — ADMINISTRATION
    3. ▸ Part 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS
      Overview
      1. Chapter 12.56 — SUMMARY OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES
      2. Chapter 12.60 — R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      3. Chapter 12.64 — R-1D LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
      4. Chapter 12.68 — R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      5. Chapter 12.76 — HC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      6. Chapter 12.80 — NC NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      7. Chapter 12.84 — MU DOWNTOWN MIXED USE DISTRICT
      8. Chapter 12.86 — MU-CC DOWNTOWN MIXED USECOMMERCIAL CORE DISTRICT
      9. Chapter 12.88 — I INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      10. Chapter 12.92 — OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
      11. Chapter 12.96 — A AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
      12. Chapter 12.100 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
    4. Part 4 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
    5. Part 5 — REGULATIONS APPLYING IN ALL DISTRICTS

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