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This 2019 document is intended for reference only. Please contact Dane County Zoning Division(608)266-4266 for specific ordinance language. FP-35 (General Farmland Preservation) Zoning District Primary zoning district for farmland preservation -- CH. 10-Zoning, Section_10.222 No living spaces are allowed in accessory buildings. 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. 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. Existing Residences in FP-35 10.222(b)1. Any residence lawfully existing as of February 20, 2010 shall be considered a permitted use. Such structures may be added to, altered, restored, repaired, replaced or reconstructed, without limitation, provided all of the following criteria are met: 1. The use remains residential. 2. The structure complies with all building height, setback, side yard and rear yard standards of this ordinance. 3. 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. • Residential accessory buildings, home occupations, foster care for less than 5 children, community living arrangements for less than 9 people, and incidental room rental are permitted when associated with: o An existing residence as permitted above o A farm residence approved by conditional use permit • Existing residences or secondary residences located on a farm, but which are no longer utilized in the operation of the farm may be rented. „Limited Farm Businesses 10.004(85)&10.103(13) Limited farm businesses are an agricultural accessory use and must meet the following criteria: ✓ Consists of a business, activity, or enterprise, whether or not associated with an agricultural use, that is conducted by the owner or operator of a farm ✓ Requires no buildings, structures, or improvements other than existing agricultural buildings or a farm residence ✓ Employs no more than 4 full-time equivalent employees annually, who are not members of the family residing on the farm ✓ Does not impair or limit the current or future agricultural use of the farm or other protected farmland In addition, a limited farm business as a conditional use in the FP-35 district is further restricted: • The uses are limited to those listed as permitted uses in the LC or GC zoning districts, provided the use does not conflict with the overall purposes of the FP-35 district • The area dedicated to the limited farm business use must not exceed 10,000 square feet in indoor floor area ▪ The use must be contained entirely within building(s) in existence prior to April 30, 2005 • The landowner must maintain, restore, or enhance the existing exterior character of the building(s) • No more than 4 non-family employees may be employed. H:\Zoning\7_oning district factsheets\Chapter 10 2019-Approved\Docx\FP-35_2019.docx Revised 01/24/2019 HJH PAGE 2of 2