Present: Ron Smith, Dan Dinning, Walt Kirby, Marcia Cossette, Dan Studer, Matt Cossalman, Rod Barcklay. Staff present: Mike Weland, Louis Marshall

Members reviewed and finalized section 5.1 as follows;

5. ZONE DISTRICT SPECIFICATIONS

5.1.PRIME FORESTRY

5.1.1.Objective: To retain the diversity of those large, sparsely developed tracts of primarily forested land in the public domain; to engender their continued productivity and to retain accessibility to the natural resources these lands provide by promoting compatible and complementary land uses. To preserve the vital resources these lands provide, including timber, mineral resources, grazing, recreation, and critical watersheds. While development may be possible within these lands, in most cases such development will be hampered by lack of adequate public services and by generally steep slopes. It is the objective of this zone district to preserve these lands for multiple use.

5.1.2.Uses not regulated by Boundary County: All activities specifically approved by the U.S. Forest Service or the State of Idaho.

5.1.3.Conversion of Lands: In the event that lands in the public domain should convert to private ownership, all lands so conveyed shall automatically, effective on the date conveyed, be rezoned from Prime Agriculture to Agriculture/Forestry. Conversely, and lands under private ownership conveyed into the public domain shall automatically, effective on the date conveyed, be rezoned from the zoning at the time of conversion to Prime Forestry.

Members reviewed and amended section 5.2 as follows;

5.2 PRIME AGRICULTURE

5.2.1 Objective: To retain the diversity of Boundary County’s prime agricultural lands, located primarily within the Kootenai River Valley, and to engender the continued production of the resources they provide by promoting land uses that are compatible and complementary to agricultural production and harvest and to discourage continued fragmentation. While these lands may be suited for residential and other types of development, much of this zone lies within Kootenai River flood plain, and it is deemed that retaining these lands as open farmland to the extent possible is necessary and desired. It is recognized that agriculture is prevalent throughout the county, and if you buy next to a hog farm and build a home, you can expect the breeze will be a little less than sweet when it blows your way. Farmers work around the clock, and the dust and noise can certainly disrupt peace and quiet. Because the farms were there first, you'll have no room to complain if you build nearby.

5.2.2 Standard Net Residential Density: Ten (10) acres per primary structure.

5.2.3 Structure Setbacks: Front yard, 25-feet; Side yard, 20 25-feet; Back yard, 20 25-feet.

5.2.4 Uses not regulated by Boundary County:

5.2.4.1 Agricultural and silvicultural cultivation and harvest.

5.2.4.2 Livestock grazing and production.

5.2.4.3 Stables, fences, corrals and other livestock enclosures.

5.2.4.4 Barns and other livestock housing structures.

5.2.4.5 Grain and silage storage structures and wholesale greenhouses.

5.2.4.6 Construction of roads specifically for agricultural and silvicultural cultivation and harvest.

5.2.4.7 Maintenance of existing dikes and levies.

5.2.4.8 On-site produce stands.

5.2.4.9 Water channeling and impoundment improvements and flood control structures and water resource development.

5.2.4.10 Hangars and aircraft landing strips for aviation not specifically serving agriculture.

5.2.5 Uses requiring a county permit:

5.2.5.1 Establishment of farmsteads, to include one (1) primary residential structure and other agricultural structures and improvements directly associated with farming, ranching or silviculture, to include group or multi-family residential structures specifically for housing seasonal or year-around farm or ranch workers, equipment storage and maintenance structures, barns, silos and like structures on a single conforming parcel or lot or on a parcel of record.

5.2.5.2 Construction or conversion of roads or driveways for the establishment of residential, conditional or special uses.

5.2.5.3 One (1) single-family primary residential structure and associated residential accessory structures on a single conforming parcel or lot, or on a parcel of record.

5.2.5.4 Home-based businesses.

5.2.5.5 Kennels, animal boarding facilities, riding or equestrian training facilities, veterinary clinics.

5.2.5.6 Churches and community halls with primary structures not exceeding 2,500 square feet of surface area.

5.2.5.7 Site preparation activities including non-exempt road building, excavation, grading, fill and other soil disturbing activities.

5.2.6 Conditional Uses:

5.2.6.1 Livestock feed lots and auction facilities.

5.2.6.2 Surface mines and quarries.

5.2.6.3 Agricultural processing plants or cooperatives.

5.2.6.4 Public service or wireless communications facilities.

5.2.6.5 Churches and community halls with primary structures exceeding 2,500 square feet.

5.2.6.6 Hangars and aircraft landing strips for aviation not specifically serving agriculture.

5.2.6.7 Recreational, retail and service businesses with primary structures not exceeding 4,000 square feet of surface area and catering specifically to farming, agriculture, silviculture or outdoor recreation.

5.2.6.8 Industrial enterprises with primary structures not exceeding 8,000 square feet of surface area and engaged in the direct conversion of a cultivated resource into a manufactured product.

5.2.7 Special Uses:

5.2.7.1 Recreational, retail and service businesses with primary structures exceeding 4,000 square feet of surface area and catering primarily to farming, agriculture, silviculture or outdoor recreation.

5.2.7.2 Retail, recreational and service businesses not catering specifically to farming, agriculture, silviculture or outdoor recreation with primary structures not exceeding 4,000 square feet of surface area.

5.2.7.3 Industrial businesses with primary structures exceeding 8,000 square feet of surface area and engaged in the direct conversion of a cultivated resource into a manufactured product.

5.2.7.4 Septage farms.

5.2.7.5 Subsurface and surface mines.

5.2.7.6 Any use not previously specified within this section and not specifically prohibited at 5.2.8, below, and which fits the description and objective of the prime agriculture zone district as established in the comprehensive plan may be considered as a special use.

5.2.8 Prohibited Uses:

5.2.8.1 Hotels, motels.

5.2.8.2 Mobile home and RV parks.

5.2.8.3 Commercial junk yards.

5.2.8.4 Off-premise commercial signs.

5.2.8.5 Retail, recreational and service businesses with primary structures exceeding 8,000 square feet of surface area.

5.2.8.6 Industrial enterprises not engaged in the direct conversion of a cultivated resource into a manufactured product.