The purpose of this section is to provide supplemental regulations for reception venues in Madison County. A special use permit shall be required for all reception venues in the "A" Agriculture District only. All reception venues shall adhere to the following regulations:
(A) Site standards.
(1) All structures, buildings, storage areas, etc. (except fences or walls) associated with the
reception venue shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines or street rights-of-way.
(2) Adequate restroom facilities shall be provided.
(3) Minimum lot size of five acres.
(B) Lighting standards.
(1) Outdoor lighting shall be designed to minimize light from directly hitting adjacent property or any public right-of-way.
(C) Parking and loading standards.
(1) No off-site parking shall be permitted.
(2) A parking plan identifying the location of the dedicated parking spaces shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator to review during the special use permit application. The parking plan shall be tied to the special use permit.
(D) Screening and fencing.
(1) All parking and storage areas shall be screened from adjoining properties used or zoned for residential purposes. If existing topography and natural vegetation does not provide a visual barrier, selective screening may be required. Such screen, wall, or fence shall be maintained by the owner or lessee.
(E) Signage.
(1) One 16 square-foot per-side identification sign may be located on the property. All signage shall be at least ten feet from all property lines and rights-of-way.
(F) Noise.
(1) No outdoor music shall be permitted. All music and live entertainment shall occur within an enclosed structure.
(2) All reception venues shall adhere to the Madison County Noise Pollution Act, Chapter 53.
(G) Additional requirements.
(1) Hours of operation. The hours of operation for a reception venue shall be 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Monday through Sunday, unless more stringent hours of operation are required as a condition of the special use permit.
(2) Alcohol. The sale of alcohol on-site shall be prohibited. Alcohol may be served on-site if the event is catered and the catering operation has a valid 'Class C’ Caterer's License.
(3) Food. No food preparation shall take place on-site. Food catering may occur at a reception venue in accordance with the Food Sanitation Program, Chapter 55 of the Madison County Code of Ordinances.
(4) Water. All reception venues shall be in accordance with Potable Water Supply, Chapter 113 of the Madison County Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. 2015-06, passed 8-17-2015)