108-21-21 Agricultural Operation Designation

This section establishes a categorical designation for agricultural operations based on acreage. In all cases, the minimum area of the affected Lot or Parcel shall meet the minimum area requirements of this Land Use Code. Note that most of the activities denied are due to the scale of the activity relative to the size of the property, and the challenge to achieve appropriate mitigation. The naming convention is somewhat arbitrary, but provides communication value: Garden agricultural operation. A garden agricultural operation is when an agricultural operation’s gross acreage is 1 acre or more, but fewer than 6 acres. Small agricultural operation. A small agricultural operation is when an agricultural operation’s gross acreage is 6 acres or more, but fewer than 20 acres. Medium agricultural operation. A medium agricultural operation is when an agricultural operation’s gross acreage is 20 acres or more, but fewer than 40 acres. Large agricultural operation. A large agricultural operation is when an agricultural operation’s gross acreage is 40 acres or more, but fewer than 80 acres. Ranch. A ranch is when an agricultural operation’s gross acreage is 80 acres or more. As practices are developed within the Valley, these size designations and restrictions may change in the future. For reference, Ogden Valley properties have been categorized by acreage in the chart below, recognizing that properties with existing Greenbelt status are most likely to pursue Agritourism designation. (Data as of May 3, 2026)