Sec. 59-G-2.63. Winery.

A special exception may be granted for a winery, subject to the following requirements:

   (a)   The minimum area of the lot must be 10 acres.

   (b)   The minimum setback from any property line must be 75 feet, except that the minimum setback from the street may be reduced to 50 feet if the board finds that:

      (1)   The site is in an agricultural rather than a residential area; and

      (2)   The smaller setback would be compatible with surrounding uses.

   (c)   The board may regulate hours of operation, numbers of vehicles and personnel employed and other on-site operations so as to prevent adverse impact on adjoining uses.

   (d)   The property must front on and have access to a road built to primary or higher standards.

   (e)   The board must be notified if the winery intends to conduct public tours.

   (f)   Adequate parking must be provided on site in accordance with the requirements for an industrial or manufacturing establishment or warehouse, as stated in article 59-E. In addition, there must be a minimum of 10 additional visitors' spaces if the winery conducts public tours.

   (g)   In evaluating the compatibility of this special exception with surrounding land uses, the Board must consider that the impact of an agricultural special exception on surrounding land uses in the agricultural zones does not necessarily need to be controlled as stringently as the impact of a special exception in the residential zones.

(Legislative History: Ord. No. 10-69, § 9; Ord. No. 13-107, § 3.)