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2 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 S51 Studio(Art) • Allow the following uses in the AS district: P9 Extraction of Earth Products as a Class A Special Use S3 Animal Hospitals;Veterinarians as a permitted use The proposed amendments were presented at the public hearing on August 25. Commissioner Gordon asked about the rationale for allowing the extraction of earth products as a special use in the AS district. The use is currently allowed as a special use in the Agricultural Residential zoning district. It is also similar to agriculture in that it is considered land-based production. No citizen comments were received at the hearing. The Board of Commissioners referred the proposal to the Planning Board for a recommendation. On October 1,the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed amendments. RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends approval of the proposed text amendments.