Definition
Agricultural zoning designates land for farming, ranching, or forestry with minimum large lot sizes and limited residential development.
Where you’ll meet it
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Agricultural zoning restricts development and maintains land in farming, ranching, or timber production uses. Minimum lot sizes are typically large, and residential development may be limited.
Pro Tip
Agricultural zoning may limit residential development potential.
Example
A-1 zoning requiring minimum 40-acre lots for agricultural operations with limited residential use.