1500-19-010 - Purpose

The purpose of agricultural buffers and setbacks is to provide for the long-term viability of agricultural operations and to minimize potential conflicts between adjacent agricultural and new, non-agricultural development and uses.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-19-020 - Applicability

Permanent agricultural buffers are required for any new or expanded non-agricultural use or development such as the subdivision of Estate Residential properties or other residential subdivisions, or development of commercial or industrial projects that are:

A.

Located on land that is not zoned AG;

B.

Located outside established City sphere of influence boundaries or rural communities boundaries. Projects located within but adjacent to these boundaries shall buffer from adjacent properties located outside the boundaries; and

C.

Require discretionary approval from the County.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-19-030 - Buffer Design

A.

Where agricultural buffers are required they shall be located on the non-agricultural property.

B.

Agricultural buffers should be designed to ensure that the buffer does not provide a host environment for pests or carriers of disease which could potentially impact adjacent agricultural operations.

C.

Agricultural buffers should be designed to accommodate drainage, trails, roads, parks, greenbelts, infrastructure, community gardens, native landscaping, and other uses that are compatible with ongoing agricultural operations and provide multiple use opportunities.

D.

Hedgerows, berms, walls, or other types of barriers may be incorporated into the buffer design to reduce impacts between adjacent agricultural operations and non-agricultural uses.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)