Zoning Permits - Agricultural Uses

Agricultural Uses are defined as: The use of land for agricultural purposes, including farming, ranching, aquaculture, apiculture, horticulture, viticulture, animal husbandry, including, but not limited to, the care and raising of livestock, equine, and fur-bearing animals; poultry husbandry and the production of poultry and poultry products; dairy production; the production of field crops, tobacco, fruits, vegetables, nursery stock, ornamental shrubs, ornamental trees, flowers, sod, or mushrooms; timber; pasturage; any combination of the foregoing; the processing, drying, storage, and marketing of agricultural products when those activities are conducted in conjunction with, but are secondary to, such husbandry or production.

As provided in Section 519.21 of the Ohio Revised Code, the following restrictions are established to regulate agricultural uses on applicable lots:

On a lot of one (1) acre or less, all agricultural uses shall be prohibited.
On a lot greater than one (1) acre but not greater than five (5) acres, all accessory uses and structures for an agriculturally related use involving trees or plants, including farm markets, shall be permitted, provided such buildings and structures comply with setback and height regulations in the district in which they are located. Any use which involves animal and poultry husbandry shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines.

Plain Township has no power to regulate agricultural uses on lots greater than five acres.

For Further Information
See Article VI Section 602.14 and Article III Section 310.1
of the Plain Township Zoning Resolution or
call the Plain Township Zoning Department at (330)492-4686
between 8a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday

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