(A) Each micro-brewery, micro-winery or micro-distillery shall produce and sell alcoholic beverages in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State Alcoholic Beverages Division and shall maintain current licenses and registrations with said agency; as well as the appropriate liquor license with the city for those establishments selling alcoholic beverages.
(B) No outdoor storage yards shall be permitted within the CBD Central Business District or R Riverfront Zoning Districts.
(C) No drive-through lane or facilities are permitted.
(D) All activities, production, storage, packaging or distribution for any micro-brewery, micro-winery or micro-distillery shall be wholly and completely included within an enclosed building (excluding chillers or refrigeration equipment). Such establishments may apply to the city for an outdoor dining permit, but only for the sale and consumption of food and beverages on-site for the consumer.
(E) The emission of odors, excessive noise or other external negative effects upon the neighboring properties or to the public, deemed a nuisance by the city shall be prohibited. Establishments participating in outdoor service or sidewalk café dining shall be subject to the noise regulations according to § 112.14
(F) Off-street parking shall be provided for any micro-brewery, micro-winery or micro-distillery at one off-street parking space for every four seats intended for the consumer, plus one space for every two employees. Such establishments located within the CBD District shall be exempt from the off-street parking requirements.
(G) Any micro-brewery, micro-winery or micro-distillery establishment providing for off-street parking for customers shall have directional lighting that is intended to light the parking area, but be directed away from neighboring property owners.
(H) Any micro-brewery, micro-winery or micro-distillery establishment which is located adjacent to a residential use property may be required to install a fence, barrier or other natural screening from such less intensive use, upon review of the site plan and permitting process.
(I) If any facility is found to be in violation of these provisions, the owner or operator shall be given written notice of violation in accordance with the city code and a reasonable length of time to correct the violation. Failure to correct the stated violation shall be subject to the penalty provisions of this chapter and result in a municipal infraction with applicable fines.
(Prior Code, § 9-11-15) (Ord. 853, passed 10-4-2019) Penalty, see § 155.999