PH ORD-1997-029 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Agricultural Service Districts Article 4.3 & Article 22

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pp the district when reviewing permitted uses, so that inappropriate,non-rural uses generating negative impacts to farming operations are not located throughout the county. Agricultural service uses are also known as"agribusiness," uses generally considered commercial,not agricultural.Their function can be summarized as supportive in the production of agricultural products or in the processing of those products to make them marketable.Agricultural Service Uses is included as a listing in the Permitted Use Table of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff examined the intent of the district and the list of land uses permitted within it. When preparing the proposed amendments,the Planning Staff consulted with the American Planning Association,the Orange County Economic Development Commission,and the Agricultural Districts Advisory Board.The recommended changes to the ordinance are summarized as follows: Revisions to Definitions • The proposed revision to the definition of agricultural services will describe that type of land use in general and provide additional examples of uses such as a welding service and retail sales of farm and garden products,supplies,and equipment. • A definition of riding stable is also proposed to clarify that the category in the Permitted Use Table refers to a commercial use,not a private facility. Revisions to the Permitted Use Table • to allow Agricultural Service uses in the General Commercial zoning district. • Delete the following uses that are not consistent with the intent of the AS district: S50 Storage of Goods,Outdoor S51 Storage and Warehousing:Inside Building S51a Studio(Art) RECOMMENDATION: Article 20 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that the Zoning Officer's recommendation be presented to the Planning Board within 30 days of receipt of an application. However,Article 20.4 exempts any application for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance by either the public or the County from the provisions of Article 20.3. In either case,the public hearing is the time scheduled for presentation of the Zoning Officer's recommendation. ZoningQ&gr Recommendation Provided that the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners find in the affirmative, the Zoning Officer recommends approval of the proposed text amendments.