8-4-21: DWELLING, ADDITIONAL FARM:

   A.   Farm Requirement: The additional farm dwelling shall be located on a "farm" as defined in Chapter 10, Definitions.

   B.   Occupancy: The additional farm dwelling shall be occupied by households where at least one individual is an "employee" (as defined in Chapter 10, Definitions) on the farm.

   C.   Location:

      1.   The location of the additional farm dwelling shall be:

         a.   On an existing or previously abandoned farmstead; or

         b.   Not on prime agricultural land as herein defined.

      2.   If such alternatives are not available, the farthest extent of the additional farm dwelling shall be located within one hundred feet (100') of the existing farm dwelling.

      3.   The additional farm dwelling shall not conflict with existing or proposed wastewater treatment systems.

   D.   Demonstration: The application shall demonstrate the need for the additional farm dwelling based on characteristics of the farm and/or farm operation. These characteristics shall include, but are not limited to:

      1.   The size of the entire farm including all other property used for the farm operation within the immediate area.

      2.   The types of farm crops and acreage for each type.

      3.   The operational requirements for the particular farm activity.

      4.   The number of other permanent or temporary dwellings on the farm.

      5.   The numbers of owners/employees/workers on the farm (including permanent and seasonal).

(Ord. 1002, 10-28-2025)