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0I . <br /> o-: r <br /> 0 b. The land should not be classified as prime agricultural land as defined by the <br /> USDA Soil Productivity Classification map in Chapter II titled Background <br /> Report,and there has not been a history of any economically viable farming <br /> activities on the land. <br /> I, <br /> c. The land is not economically viable for agricultural purposes due to limited size <br /> and/or inaccessibility of farm machinery. <br /> Id. The land does not disturb or destroy any important natural features such as: <br /> wetlands,floodplains,steep slopes,or significant woodland areas. <br /> Ie. The land is located so that it will not impact or limit neighboring farm operations. <br /> 6. Development criteria for non-farm residential development are as follows: <br /> 0 a. A minimum lot size of 1 acre.(The maximum density cannot exceed 1 lot per 35 <br /> acres). <br /> 0, b. All lots must have frontage and access from an existing public road. <br /> c. All lots should allow for the construction of driveways which are suitable for <br /> I emergency vehicle travel. Joint driveways with adjoining properties should be <br /> encouraged to improve public safety and traffic flow on public roads. <br /> d. All driveways shall avoid crossing agricultural land to reach non-farm <br /> 111 residential development lots. Flag lots or other long driveways should be <br /> discouraged. <br /> 7. Existing parcels under 35 acres and non-farm uses,such as individual houses,churches or <br /> III businesses,are considered non-conforming parcels or uses and are permitted to continue. <br /> 8. No subdivisions should be permitted in the Agricultural Preservation District. <br /> ii: <br /> 9. Agricultural businesses and home occupations compatible with agriculture may be <br /> permitted to rezone in the Agricultural Preservation District if the following criteria are <br /> met: <br /> a. A rural location is required to serve farmers; <br /> ®® b. Close proximity to a rural resource is required; <br /> �J c. Discourage use of prime agricultural land as defined by the USDA Soil <br /> Productivity Classification map in Chapter II titled Background Report. <br /> Id. The site is suitable for an on-site wastewater treatment absorption system. <br /> e. If agricultural business rezoning is requested,such use will include appropriate <br /> 4 conditions to prevent other unacceptable commercial uses of the site in the future. <br /> 10. Holding tanks shall not be permitted as an acceptable form of sewage disposal for new <br /> construction. Holding tanks may be permitted for existing structures if no other sewage <br /> treatment system is sufficient. <br /> I <br /> 1 27 <br />