The purpose of this section is to provide supplemental regulations for agritourism operations in Madison County. A special use permit shall be required for all agritourism operations. All agritourism operations shall adhere to the following regulations:
(A) Agritourism operations include, but are not limited to, the following list of activities. Others judged similar or identical thereto by the Zoning Administrator may be considered an agritourism operation. Uses that are not similar or identical to any listed permitted agritourism operations, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, shall be considered prohibited.
(1) Agricultural technical tours.
(2) Agriculture-related crafts/gifts.
(3) Arts and crafts classes.
(4) Camping and picnicking.
(5) Corn mazes.
(6) Fee fishing.
(7) Garden/nursery tours.
(8) Gift and craft sales.
(9) Historical agriculture exhibit.
(10) Horseback riding.
(11) Petting zoo (farm animals and domesticated farm animals, see § 93.100).
(12) School tours.
(13) U-pick operations.
(14) Wagon/sleigh rides.
(15) Wildlife viewing and photography.
(B) 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.
(C) Lighting standards.
(1) Outdoor lighting shall be designated to minimize light from directly hitting adjacent property or any public right-of-way.
(D) 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.
(E) 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.
(F) Noise.
(1) Outdoor music shall be permitted, but must adhere to the Madison County Noise Pollution Act, Chapter 53.
(G) Additional requirements.
(1) Hours of operation. The hours of operation for any agritourism operation shall be 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday unless most stringent hours of operation are required as a condition of the special use permit.
(2) Alcohol. The sale of alcohol on-site shall be permitted in conjunction with a restaurant and/or concessions with a valid 'Class A' Unrestricted Liquor License.
(3) Food. The sale and preparation of food on-site shall be permitted in accordance with the Food Sanitation Program, Chapter 55 of the Madison County Code of Ordinances.
(4) Water. All agritourism operations shall be in accordance with Potable Water Supply, Chapter 113 of the Madison County Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. 2020-02, passed 1-16-2020)