Zoning Ordinance PDF - City of Lufkin

ARTICLE III
DISTRICTS AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
PERTAINING TO EACH DISTRICT
“AG” – AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
SECTION 1 – PURPOSE
To provide a location for land situated on the fringe of an urban area and to permit the use
of land for ranching, propagation and cultivation of crops and similar uses of vacant land or
sparsely populated property. It is anticipated that Agricultural zoned land will eventually be
rezoned to another zoning classification. The “AG” – Agricultural District is also appropriate
for areas where development is premature due to lack of utilities or City services; to
preserve areas that are unsuitable for development due to problems that may present
hazards such as flooding, in which case the “AG” zoning designation should be retained
until such hazards are mitigated and the land is rezoned and to provide permanent open
space areas as buffers around uses that might otherwise be objectionable or pose
environmental health hazards.
A. District Development Regulations
1. All general and special agricultural, farming, ranching, stables, stock and poultry
raising, dairy and other related uses are allowed so long as same do not cause a
hazard to health by reason of unsanitary conditions and no offense by reason of
odors, dust fumes, noise or vibrations.
2. Recreational vehicles, travel trailers or motor homes may not be used for on-site
dwelling purposes.
3. Residential structures shall be limited to one structure per lot. Provision for
additional residential uses in support of the agricultural activity of the property may
be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
B. Area Regulations
1. Front Yard
A minimum front yard setback of twenty-five feet (25’) shall be required between any
residential structure and the front property line.
2. Side Yard
A minimum side yard setback of ten feet (10’) shall be required between all
residential structures and the side property line.
3. Rear Yard
A minimum rear yard setback of twenty-five feet (25’) shall be required between any
residential structure and the rear property line.
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