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The following is administered under s. 10.123(2)(b)(c) & 10.01 (23f) of the Dane County Code of Ordinances. The A-1 Ex. agriculture zoning district of the Dane County Zoning Ordinance provides that proposed residences meet the following criteria: (1) "The minimum area to establish or maintain a farm operation is 35 acres", (s.10.123 (5) (a)). (2) A"farm" is defined as"a tract of land utilized for the purpose of agricultural production, a tract of land devoted to the raising and breeding of domestic livestock, an area of water devoted to the raising and breeding of aquatic animals". (s.10.01 (230) (3) Substantial income must be derived from the farm operation. (s.10.123 (2)(b)). Substantial income for farm owners/operators is at least $500.00 in gross monthly averaged over a three(3)year period. Therefore annual gross farm income of $6000.00 is required or$ 18, 000.00 over a three year period. Income must be from activities included in the definition of the term"farm" as shown above. (4) Secondary farm residences which are occupied by a person or a family at least one member of which earns a substantial part of their income from farm operations on the farm. (s.10.123 (2)(c))In order to establish eligibility for a secondary residence, farm income of at least one occupant shall be a minimum of 20% of their total net income. Certification I hereby certify that I am a farm owner or operator who meets the above established criteria for a residence for a farm operator/owner. If this statement is found to be materially misrepresented, the permit may be declared null and void (s.10.25(2)(h),Dane County Code of Ordinances). I hereby certify that the occupant of the secondary faesidence on my property meets the criteria for a secondary farm residence. X Signed:�'rt.. Date: 9 V/97 Witness Zoning Permit No.