[R.O. 2008 §405.210; Ord. No. 02-2007, 4-9-2007; Ord. No.
14-2008 §1, 7-14-2008]
A.
Purpose. This zone, so designated by ordinance within the
limits of the City of Louisiana, Missouri, is intended to provide
for and preserve the predominant rural character of the land so designated
and any land intensive agricultural uses, certain public uses and
facilities or activities best located in a more isolated area; to
regulate the use of such areas so designated so as to provide for
the protection of the soil from erosion from wind and water; to secure
safety from fire and flood; to prevent overcrowding and congestion
in areas not suitable for such.
B.
Within
the "AG" Agricultural Zone, the following shall apply:
1.
Permitted uses.
a.
Agricultural uses which shall include, but is not limited to, any
land use for the purpose of producing crops, growing and maintaining
truck gardens, orchards, trees or forest lands and any other use pertaining
to farming or agricultural research. Such use shall allow all types
of structures normally associated with these uses, except in areas
where such are prohibited by Statute or regulations, these structures
shall include, but are not limited to, barns, storage bins, sheds,
tool houses, garages and any other use or facility ancillary to farming
or open land.
b.
Buildings and premises for public utility and communications services.
c.
Greenhouses and plant nurseries for wholesaling and retailing.
d.
Mines and quarries.
e.
Reservoirs, wells, water towers, water supply stations or pumping
stations.
f.
Hunting in specified "S-4" Hunting Districts under the following
conditions:
(1)
Firearm hunting.
(a)
The type(s) of game pursued and methods of taking the game shall
be determined and designated by the Chief of Police upon submitting
any recommendation for approval.
(2)
Hunting with bows and arrows, to include compound bows.
(3)
Hunting with crossbows with a tension pull no greater than one
hundred fifty (150) pounds.
(4)
Any such designated hunting district shall be no closer than
one hundred fifty (150) yards of the nearest residential, commercial
or industrial use, excepting any agricultural use that does not include
livestock.
(5)
Such designated "S-4" Hunting District shall be clearly and
distinctly marked as an area where hunting is permitted and the boundaries
of such shall be clearly and distinctly marked on the ground as to
the limits and confines of such designated "S-4" Hunting District.
g.
Travel trailer or recreational vehicle for temporary residential
dwelling purposes: One (1) trailer or vehicle per lot; applies to
vacant lots only; requires permit from City Administrator after determination
of compliance with requirements of Building Codes; permit may be issued
for a duration of eighteen (18) months and may be renewed and upon
permit expiration, trailer or vehicle shall be removed; permit review
and approval herein specified shall be in lieu of requirements for
Board of Adjustment review, report and hearing and Council hearing.
