The purpose of this chapter, providing for the establishment
of an AR-2 zone, is as follows:
A.
Trends
indicate a movement towards the development of small acreage tracts
for agricultural, residential, and recreational uses. Therefore, the
AR-2 zone areas are designated to fulfill these needs.
B.
To
provide a reasonable lot size standard for areas that tend to have
some small degree of environmental sensitivity but are not considered
environmentally sensitive.
C.
To
provide for better zoning transition.
D.
To
ensure the compatibility of the farming, forestry, residential, and
recreational uses of these areas.
E.
To
protect against water pollution in areas that have high ground water
tables.
F.
To
protect the aesthetic quality of the environment of these areas.
(Ord. 90-02 § 17; Ord. 95-01 § 12; Ord. 2015-02 § 2)