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ZONING § 25-6-50 Division 5. Agricultural Project Districts (APD). Section 25-6-50. Purpose and applicability. The agricultural project district (APD) development is intended to provide a flexible and creative planning approach for developments within the agricultural zoning districts, in lieu of specific land use designations. It will allow for flexibility in the location of specific types of agricultural uses and variations in lot sizes. Under this planning approach, opportunities will be provided for a mix of small scale agricultural activities and associated residential uses, as well as larger agricultural projects. This district will also provide a vehicle to satisfy the demand for a rural lifestyle on marginal agricultural land, while decreasing the pressure to develop important agricultural land for this purpose. The planning approach would establish a continuity in land uses and designs, while providing for the needed infrastructural facilities and systems to support the various types of agricultural developments. An agricultural project district is an amendment to this chapter which changes the district boundaries in accordance with the individual agricultural project district. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.) Section 25-6-51. Criteria for establishing a project district. An agricultural project district may be established as an amendment to this chapter whenever the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare require that a comprehensive planning approach for an agricultural area should be adopted in order to establish a continuity in land uses while providing the required infrastructural facilities and systems. In addition, an agricultural project district may only be established if the proposed district: (1) Is consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter and the County general plan; and (2) Will not result in a substantial adverse impact upon the surrounding area, community or region. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.) Section 25-6-52. Minimum land area required. The minimum land area required for an agricultural project district shall be five acres. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.) Section 25-6-53. Permitted uses; overall density. Any uses permitted either directly or conditionally in the A or IA districts shall be permitted in an agricultural project district, and the overall density permitted in an agricultural project district shall not be greater than one acre per building site. Each of the proposed uses and the overall densities for dwelling uses shall be contained in a master conceptual plan for the agricultural project district and in the agricultural project district enabling ordinance. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.) 25-141