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• • • As a note, the Building Code, through State Statutes, has a number of conditions that must be met in order to consider a structure as an `Agricultural Building'. First, the site must be designated as Agricultural Land by Anoka County for tax purposes. In order to obtain this designation the site has to be actively used as agricultural land and in most cases must be over 10 acres in size. Secondly, but equally as important, the building has to strictly and intensively be used for agricultural purposes. This means no public may enter the building and the entire structure has to be dedicated solely for agricultural purposes. In exchange for meeting these requirements an `Agricultural Building' is allowed to meet reduced building code requirements and does not require a permit. This allows truly agricultural users to build structures at a reduced cost in both materials and permitting fees. The trade off is that the building must be used solely for agriculture and the public shall not be allowed within. The Building Code does not supersede the Zoning Ordinance, it only allows for agricultural buildings to be built without the additional cost of a permit. It is up to the city to determine if stand -alone Agricultural Buildings are appropriate, and if so, where. The determination under the Building Code can be a starting point though, in deciding if a structure qualifies as a principal building on an otherwise undeveloped site. Requested Council Direction Staff would like Council's direction on whether this section of ordinance should be amended, by answering the seven questions listed in this report.