Chapter 17.16 — A, AGRICULTURAL

The land use designation A, Agricultural, is intended to permit reasonable use and to encourage the preservation of productive land. Specified parcels are indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to such designated lands.

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The following general conditions apply to all land designated as A, Agricultural:

• A. All new uses and expanded uses listed in Section 17.16.050 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; new or expanded structures or exterior remodeling shall require design review approval subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.188 of this title.

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The following conditions apply to parcels on the west side of Washington Street between California Drive and Mulberry Street (APNs 036-330-010 and -011):

• A. The permitted FAR will be calculated for both parcels, however, only that portion designated as Primary Commercial shall be permitted to be developed with buildings.

• B. Notwithstanding permitted uses under Sections 17.16.040 and 17.16.050 of this chapter, the portion designated as A, Agricultural shall be utilized for uses agricultural in nature only; and does not include buildings, parking, or permanent storage. Allowable uses include the following: commercial grape vineyard, olive grove, row crops, fruit trees, other plantings and trees, and installation and maintenance of improvements necessary to support the agricultural uses of the property, including pump enclosures, water storage tanks, water and irrigation pipes, and utilities in support thereof.

• C. Any above-ground structure or utility facility shall require design approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188.

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The following uses shall be permitted under land use designation A, Agricultural.

• A. Agriculture;

• B. Agricultural auxiliary structure;

• C. Keeping of chickens, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;

• D. Keeping of bees, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;

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YOUNTVILLE CODE

§ 17.16.040

§ 17.16.060

• E. Single-family dwelling;

• F. Accessory dwelling unit, as regulated by Chapter 17.156 of this title;

• G. Agricultural employee housing;

• H. Residential auxiliary structure, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title;

• I. Minor home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;

• J. Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to the issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;

• K. Small or large family day care home;

• L. Accessory residential uses; and

• M. Conservation area. (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title:

• A. Agricultural produce/product processing or retail of agricultural products grown on the premises;

• B. Major home occupations as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title; and

• C. Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.

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New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements of Table 17.16-1 of this chapter, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.

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Table 17.16-1
Development Standard Requirement for A District Additional Regulations
Maximum Density 1 unit per 10 gross acres, except
for employee housing.
Minimum Lot Size 10 acres
Maximum Floor Area Ratio 0.05 See Section 17.100.030 for
(FAR) exemptions from FAR.
Maximum Lot Coverage 5%
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Town of Yountville, CA

ZONING

§ 17.16.060

§ 17.16.060

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Table 17.16-1
Development Standard Requirement for A District Additional Regulations
Minimum Setbacks See Chapter 17.108 for allowable
setback encroachments. See
Front 20 feet
Chapter 17.112 for setbacks for
Side 20 feet auxiliary structures.
Side (street fronting) 20 feet
Rear 20 feet
Height Limit Residential Structures: 28 feet
Nonresidential Structures: 30 feet
Agricultural Auxiliary Height limit of 20 feet; 15 feet
Structures within 100 feet of a public
roadway.
Maximum individual structure
size of 2,000 square feet. Larger
structures may be authorized by
Design Review approval as
regulated by Chapter 17.188.
Minimum Open Space n/a
Parking As required by Chapter 17.116
Off-Street Parking and Loading.
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(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

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