Chapter 17A.70
AGRICULTURE (AG)
Sections:
17A.70.010 Purpose of classification.
17A.70.050 Lot area and width.
17A.70.070 Property line setbacks.
17A.70.110 Special provisions.
17A.70.010 Purpose of classification.
The purpose of the Agriculture district is to provide development options, within agricultural areas, which are consistent with Okanogan County’s comprehensive plan. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.70.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses are as indicated on the district use chart (see Chapter 17A.220 OCC). (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.70.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses are as indicated on the district use chart (see Chapter 17A.220 OCC). (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.70.040 Accessory uses.
Accessory uses are as follows:
A. Normal accessory uses customary (for example, barns, sheds and seasonal worker cabins) and incidental to the permitted and/or conditional use of the property;
B. Accessory dwelling units;
C. Home occupations;
D. Bed and breakfasts. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.70.050 Lot area and width.
Lot area and width requirements are as follows:
A. The minimum lot area is 20 acres.
B. The minimum lot width is 100 feet. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.70.060 Density.
Density restrictions are as follows:
A. Maximum of one dwelling unit per 20 acres, except that one single-family dwelling unit and one accessory dwelling may be permitted on any lot so long as adequate provisions for water and septic are permitted by Okanogan County public health. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.70.070 Property line setbacks.
All permitted structures shall have the following required property line setbacks:
A. Front: minimum is 50 feet.
B. Side: minimum is 50 feet.
C. Rear: minimum is 50 feet. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.70.080 Height.
Height restrictions are as follows:
A. Maximum height for all uses in the zone shall be 35 feet except as noted in subsections B through G of this section.
B. Maximum height shall be 50 feet for: appurtenances and decorative nonstructural architectural components on roofs of single-family dwelling units and on roofs of accessory agricultural buildings.
C. Maximum height for agricultural uses shall be 65 feet, except as noted in subsection E of this section.
D. Maximum height for the following uses shall be 65 feet, unless otherwise limited by condition of a conditional use permit, PUD, or by a county commissioner-sanctioned community advisory committee, as identified in the district use chart: agricultural wind machines; barns and silos; church steeples, spires, belfries, cupolas, and domes; crosses and other religious and civic monuments; fire towers; fruit and vegetable packing facilities; gas holders or other similar structures; hose towers; petroleum storage tanks; school auditoriums and theaters.
E. Maximum height for the following list of uses is 100 feet: amateur radio poles or antennas; grain elevators; single-family residential windmills; water tanks.
F. Maximum height for electric transmission and distribution towers and poles shall be 150 feet.
G. Maximum height for communication facilities (commercial or public agency radio and TV, microwave or other antennas for transmitting and receiving) shall be 200 feet. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.70.090 Lot coverage.
Lot coverage is not applicable (see required setbacks in OCC 17A.70.070). (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.70.100 Parking.
Parking requirements are as indicated in Chapter 17A.240 OCC. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.70.110 Special provisions.
Reserved. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).