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Article 5: Uses 227 <br /> Section 5.14: Standards For Manufacturing, Assembly, Processing,and Distribution Uses—Food <br /> (a) A microbrewery, production only, that is located on a bona fide farm, and <br /> which utilizes primarily crops produced on-site is considered a bona fide <br /> farming use and is not subject to zoning regulations. <br /> (b) A microbrewery, production only, that does not utilize primarily crops <br /> produced on-site, regardless of whether it is located on a bona fide farm, <br /> is not considered a bona fide farming use and is subject to the <br /> regulations 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 Microbrewery with Minor Events Class Q Special <br /> Use Permit or ASE-CZ and MPD-CZZoning 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 or <br /> conditions of approval, as applicable. <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 microbrewery that produces craft malt beverages. Retail sales may <br /> include complementary items but are intended to be comprised primarily of <br /> products produced on-site. The permit or conditions of approval, as applicable, <br /> may specify limits to these activities. <br /> (E) Standards of Evaluation for a Microbrewery with Major Events for Ac�or <br /> nno�=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) Major events may attract more than 150 people at one time and may occur more <br /> frequently than twelve times 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 or <br /> conditions of approval, as applicable. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-118 <br />