Right to Farm in Owensboro, KY (2026)
1 verified right to farm rules for Owensboro, Kentucky, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Land in the City of Owensboro's urban service area that is set aside for farming and related open-space uses is designated the A-U Urban Agriculture Zone under the joint Owensboro-Daviess County Zoning Ordinance, while more rural land outside the city carries the A-R Rural Agriculture Zone designation, which is meant to preserve rural character by promoting agriculture and discouraging urban development.
Owensboro A-R and A-U Agricultural Zoning
Some RestrictionsOwensboro Zoning Ordinance, Appendix F § 8.11
8.11 Agriculture Zones. The two Agriculture Zones are created from the original A-1 Agriculture Zone. The A-U Urban Agriculture Zone is established to provide for agricultural and related open space uses for portions of the Owensboro Urban Service Area projected for urban development. The A-U Zone is also intended to designate potential development areas surrounding particular rural communities...
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