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Right to Farm in Columbia, MO (2026)

1 verified right to farm rules for Columbia, Missouri, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Agricultural Zoning Protection

Columbia, Missouri's Unified Development Code sets aside an 'A' Agricultural zoning district within city limits in Boone County for large-scale farming, requiring 2.5-acre minimum lots and capping dwellings at one principal plus one second unit per lot.

Columbia MO Agricultural (A) Zoning

Some Restrictions

Columbia Code of Ordinances § 29-2.2(c)(2)

(2)A agricultural district.(i)Purpose. This district is intended to provide for large-scale agricultural uses contained within the city, certain public uses, and facilities or activities best located in a more isolated area. The principal land use is an agricultural area or public facility. Only one principal dwelling and one second principal dwelling are allowed on each lot. Table 29-2-12 A ...

Looking for Boone County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Columbia city rules.

Right to Farm in Boone County