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This 2014-2015 document is intended for reference only.Please contact Dane County Zoning Division(608)266-4266 for specific ordinance language. A-1 EX Exclusive Agricultural District Primary zoning district for farmland preservation -- CH. 10-Zoning, Section 10.123 ▪ On parcels less than 5 acres, only residential accessory buildings are permitted. o Accessory buildings may be constructed on property without a principal residence only if it is clearly related to a legitimate farm operation or agricultural accessory use. o Sanitary fixtures are prohibited in accessory buildings,except as permitted for farm accessory buildings on farms over 35 acres. o No living spaces are allowed in accessory buildings. o Reduced setbacks may be used for residential accessory buildings on lots. The buildings must be located in the rear yard and must be at least 10 feet away from the principal building. • Minimum 4-foot side yard and rear yard setbacks on lots 60 feet or more in width o Minimum 2.5-foot side yard and rear yard setbacks on lots less than 60 feet in width ▪ Zoning Permit fees are exempt for farm buildings on farms of 35 acres or larger. NOTE: A Zoning Permit is required for every building larger than 120 square feet in size.Zoning Permits are not required for accessory buildings equal to or less than 120 square feet on non-permanent foundations,provided they meet setback,height,and lot coverage requirements. For more information on the regulation of accessory buildings please see the Dane County Zoning Guide for Accessory Buildings Handout. o Livestock is not permitted on parcels less than 5 acres. • On parcels greater than 5 acres there is no limit to the number of animal units permitted. • Any residence lawfully existing as of February 20, 2010 shall be considered a permitted use. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 10.21 and 10.23 regarding nonconforming uses, such structures may be added to, altered, restored, repaired, replaced or reconstructed,without limitation, provided all of the following criteria are met: • The use remains residential. • The structure complies with all building height,setback,side yard and rear yard standards of this ordinance. • For replacement residences, the structure must be located within 100 feet of the original residence, unless site- specific limitations or town residential siting standards in town plans adopted by the county board require a greater distance. Proposals for a replacement residence that would exceed the 100 foot limitation must be approved by the town board and county zoning committee. A limited family business is a small family run commercial operation, accessory to a permitted principle use,that takes place entirely within an accessory building.All employees, except one or one full-time equivalent, must be a member of the family residing on the premises. Limited Family Businesses must comply with all requirements of s. 10.192. A limited rural business may include any use permitted in the A-B, B-1, C-1 or C-2 zoning districts if it is located exclusively in building(s)in existence prior to April 30, 2005, maintains, restores or enhances the existing exterior character of the building(s), employs no more than 4 non-family employees,and that does not impair or limit the current or future agricultural use of the farm or of other protected farmland.. For this purpose"family" means any number of individuals related by blood or marriage, or not to exceed five (5)persons not so related, living together on the premises as a single housekeeping unit, including any domestic servants. H:\Zoning\Zoning district factsheets\2014-15 Updated\A-1EX 2014-15.docxpdf 2014/15 Revised 03/27/2014 PAGE 2of 2