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r . <br /> `1 , A . I j-1) <br /> NW 1 <br /> From: Lane, Roger Q <br /> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 12:06 PM <br /> To: Bartlett, Russell; Burns, Diana; Everson, Daniel; Hilbert, Hans;Johnson,Sarah; Klinkner, <br /> Patrick; Llontop, Margaret; Sauer, Sarah; Schroeckenthaler, Scott;Violante,Todd;Widish, <br /> Shawn <br /> Subject: Buildings in the A-1EX Exclusive Agriculture Zoning District <br /> Dear Staff, <br /> I just wanted to sent out a reminder of the A-1 EX zoning district. <br /> I have been reviewing the code language in the A-1 EX Exclusive Agriculture Zoning District and made some <br /> observations I would like to share about accessory buildings in this particular zoning district. The purpose of <br /> the zoning district is to provide an area designated for a wide range of agriculture and agricultural uses. The <br /> primary purpose is agricultural production. <br /> The intent of this district is supported by the limited list of permitted uses. The district allows: Agricultural <br /> Uses, Agricultural Accessory Uses, Existing Legal Residences, Agricultural Entertainment, and Farm Related <br /> Exhibitions. <br /> One of the peculiar items to note is that the zoning district does not list accessory buildings as compared to <br /> other zoning districts. I believe this is intended to reinforce the fact that the district is exclusively for agricultural <br /> production and all buildings placed within the district must have an agricultural purpose. <br /> When reviewing any buildings proposed to be constructed on lands that are zoned within the A-1 EX Exclusive <br /> Agriculture Zoning District we must verify that the building is going to be part of a farm operation or have a true <br /> agricultural purpose. Please keep in mind that this would not apply to legal sub-standard A-1 EX lots. The <br /> zoning district language addresses these `grandfathered" lots to have similar uses as listing the R-1 Residence <br /> District. <br /> If a person wishes to construct a building on a property that is over 35 acres in size and is zoned A-1 EX <br /> Exclusive Agriculture, the person must show proof of a farm operation or provide information regarding how <br /> the building will be used for agricultural purposes. We should be skeptical. <br /> Proof of a farm.operation could include: Schedule F for 3 years, viewing the aerial photo of the land, or a farm <br /> conservation plan. When in doubt, please postpone issuance of the permit until verified. <br /> If there is no true agricultural purpose or a weak agricultural purpose, then the zoning of the property will need <br /> to be changed to support an general accessory building. Possible zoning districts could be A-2 or RH Zoning <br /> Districts. <br /> If you have any questions please let me know. <br /> Respectfully, <br /> Roger Lane <br /> Dane County Zoning Administrator <br /> 1 <br />