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Article 5: Uses 224 <br /> Section 5.14: Standards For Manufacturing,Assembly, Processing,and Distribution Uses—Food <br /> frequency of events, hours of operation, anticipated attendance, <br /> and any other pertinent details. <br /> (ii) Location of overflow parking area(s) if required parking is not <br /> anticipated to accommodate all special events. <br /> (iii) A map depicting surrounding uses and the distance to residential <br /> structures. <br /> (iv) A description of retail sales and facility tours, if proposed. <br /> (C) Standards of Evaluation for a Winery, Production Only Class Special Use <br /> Permit or ASE-C Conditional Zoning Districts <br /> (1) If located in an AR or RB zoning district or land use classification, as designated <br /> in the Comprehensive Plan, the winery must be located on a bona fide farm. <br /> (a) A winery, production only, that is located on a bona fide farm, and which <br /> utilizes primarily crops produced on-site is considered a bona fide <br /> farming use and is not subject to zoning regulations. <br /> (b) A winery, production only, that does not utilize primarily crops produced <br /> on-site, regardless of whether it is located on a bona fide farm, is not <br /> considered a bona fide farming use and is subject to the regulations <br /> contained in this Ordinance. <br /> (2) If located adjacent to residentially zoned property, all buildings shall be located a <br /> minimum of 100 feet from the property line. <br /> (D) Standards of Evaluation for a Winery with Minor Events Class Special Use <br /> Permit or ASE-CZ and MPD-C Conditional Zoning Districts <br /> (1) Site shall have direct access to a major road, as classified in the Orange County <br /> Comprehensive Plan, and shall use said road as the primary access, unless <br /> approved otherwise in the permit or conditions of approval, as applicable. <br /> (2) If located adjacent to residentially zoned property, all structures, facilities, storage <br /> areas, and parking areas shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from all <br /> property lines. <br /> (3) Events shall be limited to no more than 150 people at one time and shall occur <br /> no more than 12 days per year. <br /> (4) Loudspeakers and public address systems shall not be used before 7 a.m. or <br /> after 7 p.m. if an existing residence is located within 1,000 feet of the facility, <br /> unless approved otherwise in the permit or conditions of approval, as applicable. <br /> (5) Special events shall cease no later than 9 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday or <br /> 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, unless approved otherwise in the permit. <br /> (6) Food services are not allowed unless approved in the permit or conditions of <br /> approval, as applicable. <br /> (7) Retail sales and facility tours are intended to be minor components of the overall <br /> use as a winery that produces wine. Retail sales may include complementary <br /> items but are intended to be comprised primarily of products produced on-site. <br /> The permit or conditions of approval, as applicable, may specify limits to these <br /> activities. <br /> (E) Standards of Evaluation for a Winery with Major Events ASE-CZ and noon_ <br /> GZConditional Zoning Districts <br /> (1) Site shall have direct access to a major road, as classified in the Orange County <br /> Comprehensive Plan, and shall use said road as the primary access, unless <br /> approved otherwise in the permit or conditions of approval, as applicable. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-120 <br />