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The use of land meeting the criteria for “Farm” as defined by the State of North Carolina in the General <br />Statutes. <br />Garden Center <br />Retail sales operation providing lawn and garden supplies and small equipment rental primarily for home <br />landscaping. Typical products include, but not limited to, decorative stone, garden ornaments, decorative <br />pots, container plant stock, and bagged or bulk sand, mulch and topsoil. Seasonal sales such as <br />Christmas trees, pumpkins and flowers are permitted in the outdoor display area. <br />Retreat Center <br />A new or existing facility operated by a corporation or association of persons or churches for social and <br />recreational purposes. A retreat center may be owned by a profit or not-for-profit corporation. <br />Rural Guest Establishments <br />A temporary lodging facility that is compatible to the primary land use of agriculture, forestry, open space, <br />or otherwise rural residential activities. Rural guest establishments consist of three subcategories based <br />on intensity and permit requirements, Bed and Breakfast, Bed and Breakfast Inn, and Country Inn, which <br />are further defined below. <br />A. Bed and Breakfast: A private, owner-occupied dwelling in which the frequency and volume of <br />paying guests is incidental to the primary use of the building as a private residence. One to three <br />guestrooms are made available to transient visitors. The establishment shall not contain <br />restaurant facilities, but may provide food service for transient guests only. (Zoning Permit) <br />B. Bed and Breakfast Inn: A business operated in a structure which is used primarily for providing <br />overnight accommodations to the public, even though the owner or manager lives on the <br />premises. The number of guestrooms may range from four to no more than eight. The <br />establishment shall not contain restaurant facilities, but may provide food service for transient <br />guests only. (Class B SUP) <br />C. Country Inn: A business, which offers accommodations and dining in a predominately rural area. <br />Overnight accommodations are available, and a full-service restaurant provides breakfast, lunch <br />and dinner to guests and the general public. The number of guestrooms may range from four to <br />no more than 24. The restaurant shall contain no more than 60 seats. (Class A SUP) <br /> <br />102