A. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to support agriculture within our city. This can be accomplished by fostering economically feasible land use alternatives for local and enterprising agriculture operators who are committed to providing local agricultural produce, artisan goods, and sustainability or rural experience to the public.
B. Intent. It is the intent of this Chapter to benefit farm owners, operators, residents, and the region by aiding such operations in generating supplementary farm income while allowing the preservation of agriculture by enhancing food production, artisan goods, education and related opportunities. This Chapter seeks to:
1. Support a sustainable agricultural environment.
2. Develop agri-business, agri-tourism, farm-to-market, farm-to-table, and related strategies and objectives.
3. Allow an environment for agricultural, and artisan goods that benefit both community and commerce; including agricultural involved experience, education, and outreach. (Ord. 21-04: Ord. 20-08)