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~ 156.016 RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-l). (A) Purpose. The purpose of the R-I District is to allow agricultural activities and nonsewered residential dwellings as interim uses of the land. The city has limited vacant land for development and all land in the city is planned for eventual urban uses. Because of the limited duration anticipated for agricultural uses in the city and the incompatibilities which often exist between agricultural and nonagricultural uses, permitted uses in the R-I District will not reflect intensive commercial agricultural uses. (B) Permitted uses. (I) Single-family detached dwellings at a density not exceeding one home per ten acres; (2) Residential accessory uses and home occupations; I I ~ (3) Crop production and vegetable gardening; (4) Produce stands for products raised on the premises; (5) Tree nurseries and sod farms; and (6) Horses, livestock and fowl, not exceeding a density of one horse or livestock animal per acre or three fowl per acre. (C) Special requirements. Agricultural uses are permitted in the R-I District subject to the following requirements: (I) Feed lots, runs, pens and similar intensively used facilities for animal raising and care shall not be located within 300 feet of a neighboring property; and (2) Accessory farm buildings shall not be erected within 100 feet of a neighboring property. ~ 156.017 HIGH-DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R- 2A). (A) Purpose. It is intended that the R-2A District provide for higher-density single- family detached, attached and multiple-dwelling opportunities in areas where public utilities are available and required for service. The design and circulation of new residential areas are also intended to be complementary with and enhance the community's small-town atmosphere. (B) Permitted uses and structures. (I) Single-family detached dwellings; 20