(1) The purpose of this section is to provide standards for agritourism, which consists of uses of a commercial/tourism nature that are complementary and accessory to the primary agricultural land use. It is also intended to promote and maintain local farming and encourage new agriculturally based businesses that contribute to the general economic conditions of the city and surrounding region.
(2) The purpose of this designation is to provide a clear understanding of the expectations for agricultural commercial/tourism businesses for operators, local residents, other businesses, and local officials.
(a) A property's size must be adequate to accommodate any agritourism use so as not to create a nuisance or hazard. Issues affected by farm size include, but are not limited to, setbacks for noise abatement, adequate off street space for a farm stand, and adequate parking for all farm activities including, but not limited to, daily operation.
(b) Agritourism uses must meet all city zoning ordinances as well as all health, building, street, safety and other applicable local, state and federal regulations and codes.
(c) Agricultural operations whose gross revenues are solely or primarily derived from alcoholic products are not included under these provisions. Applicable state or local laws will apply.
(d) Documentation that an agritourism use as defined in the city ordinance is operating within these limits must be made available to the city upon request.
(3) The following agricultural commercial/tourism businesses may be permitted after a conditional use review, pursuant to § 1007.016 provided that the agricultural heritage and rural character of the site are respected and maintained:
(a) Cider mills or wineries selling product, in a tasting room, if at least 50% of the cider or wine offered for sale contains crops or produce grown on-site or in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota or South Dakota.
(b) Seasonal outdoor mazes of agricultural origin such as straw bales or corn.
(c) The processing, storage, and retail or wholesale marketing of agricultural products into value-added agricultural products containing agricultural products grown on site or in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota or South Dakota.
(d) Kitchen facilities, for the processing, cooking, and/or baking of goods featuring agricultural products grown on site or in Minnesota.
(e) The retail sale of agricultural products and agriculturally related products. The retail sale of non-agriculturally related products is limited to 25% of items offered for sale.
(f) Uses (a) through (e) listed above may include any or all of the following ancillary agriculturally related uses and some non-agriculturally related uses so long as the general agricultural character of the farm is maintained, and the non-agriculturally related uses comprise less than 50% of the gross receipts from the farm.
1. Value-added agricultural products or activities such as educational tours of the site or processing facilities, educational classes, lectures, seminars, etc.
2. Playgrounds or equipment such as slides, swings, or similar structures (not including motorized vehicles or rides).
3. Petting farms, animal display, and pony rides.
4. Wagon, sleigh, and hayrides.
5. Nature trails.
6. Open air or covered picnic area with restrooms.
7. Historical agricultural exhibits.
8. Food trucks, concession stands, or temporary food services to host visitors once attracted to the agricultural business for the purposes of entertaining and/or educating.
(4) The site shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) Minimum lot area of ten acres.
(b) All uses permitted by this section shall have at least one primary access onto a collector street as identified on the functional classification map with the condition that the increase in traffic shall not create a nuisance, to nearby residents by way of traffic or noise or increase the public cost in maintaining the street.
(c) All structure, parking area, and agritourism related activity setbacks shall be 50 feet from any side or rear lot line. Drive aisle setbacks shall be 20 feet to any side or rear lot line.