9370 County Rd S, Mt Horeb, WI 53572

Small-lot Farmland Preservation District

The FP-1 district is designed to: Provide for a modest range of agriculture and agricultural accessory uses, at scales consistent with the size of the parcel and compatible with neighboring land uses. The FP-1 district accommodates uses which are associated with production and harvesting of crops, livestock, animal products or plant materials. These uses may involve noise, dust, odors, heavy equipment, use of chemicals and long hours of operation.; Allow for incidental processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution or other activities intended to add value to agricultural products produced on the premises or to ready such products for market.; Preserve agricultural and open space uses on zoning lots between 1 and 35 acres in size.; Provide for additional economic opportunities for property owners that are generally compatible with agricultural use, such as the establishment of new small-scale farming operations, including market gardens, road-side farmstands, pick-your-own operations, or Community Supported Agriculture farms.; Preserve remnant parcels of productive agricultural land following development of adjoining property.; Meet the criteria for certification as a Farmland Preservation Zoning District under s. 91.38, Wis. Stats.