Exhibit B for Ordinance 6081

Sec. 26-88-215. Farm Retail Sales

(A) Purpose. This section establishes standards for year-round on-farm retail sales to encourage and increase opportunities for access to healthy foods, support continued use of agricultural lands for agricultural production, improve the economic viability of farming enterprises, while retaining the rural character of agricultural areas and ensuring the potential for land use conflicts and environmental impacts are minimized.

(B) Applicability. This section shall apply to farm retail sales of products grown on site or other lands owned or leased by the farm operator as allowed by the base zone, excluding alcoholic beverages and cannabis products. Farm retail sales do not include cottage food operations which are defined separately and are an allowed use within a primary residence.

(C) Performance Standards. Small-scale Farm Retail Sales facilities are permitted with a zoning permit subject to the following requirements.

Purpose. This section establishes standards for year-round on-farm retail sales to encourage and increase opportunities for access to healthy foods, support continued use of agricultural lands for agricultural production, improve the economic viability of farming enterprises, while retaining the rural character of agricultural areas and ensuring the potential for land use conflicts and environmental impacts are minimized.

Applicability. This section shall apply to farm retail sales of products grown on site or other lands owned or leased by the farm operator as allowed by the base zone, excluding alcoholic beverages and cannabis products. Farm retail sales do not include cottage food operations which are defined separately and are an allowed use within a primary residence.

Standards. Small-scale Farm Retail Sales facilities are permitted with a zoning permit subject to the following requirements.

1. Minimum parcel size. Small agricultural retail sales facilities must be located on a parcel of at least two (2) acres in size.
2. Maximum Size: The maximum retail area shall not exceed 500 square feet. For purposes of this standard, outdoor growing areas of U-pick and U-cut operations shall not apply to the facility size calculation.
3. Building Permit. Retail sales facilities require a building permit and shall comply with applicable building codes including requirements for accessibility, restrooms, and washing facilities.
4. Onsite sales: Onsite retail sales shall be limited to whole produce, eggs, honey or value-added prepackaged foods or non­ food products processed from crops grown on site or other lands owned or leased by the farm operator.
5. Incidental Sales: Not more than ten percent of the floor area, up to a maximum of 50 square feet may be devoted to the sale of incidental goods and promotional items not produced by the owner or operator of the agricultural enterprise.
6. Hours of operation: Hours of operation for retail sales facility shall be limited to 10:00 am to 6:00 pm seven days per week.
7. Food Safety: All food storage, handling, labeling and retailing shall comply with the California Retail Food Code and other applicable federal, state and local laws and food safety regulations and permitting requirements.
8. Food Sampling: Food sampling shall be limited to fresh produce and prepackaged processed foods grown on site in compliance with a retail food facility permit. No other food service is allowed.
9. Signage: Signs up to 16 square feet are allowed in compliance with Article 84 of this Chapter. Sign text shall be limited to the name of the agricultural enterprise, the address, and the general type of produce sold. Banners, flags or balloons or cost advertisements shall not be allowed. One portable sandwich board sign is allowed on site, provided that it does not exceed nine square feet per side and is removed when the facility is closed. Offsite signs are prohibited.
10. Incidental Agricultural Promotional Activities: Educational tours for promotion of agricultural products are allowed. Participation in farm trails and similar promotional activities is allowed.
11. Setbacks: Sales facilities shall meet the setbacks of the base zone and any combining zones.
12. Access and Off-street parking: Farm retail sales facilities shall be located on parcels having direct access to a publicly maintained road. A minimum of three spaces is required on-site. All customer and employee parking shall be provided onsite.
13. Noise: Noise generation shall not exceed General Plan noise standards.
14. Weights and measures: All scales used for retail sales shall be approved for commercial use and sealed by the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner's Office of Weights and Measures.
15. Right to Farm: The owner/operator of the retail sales facility shall file and record a Right to Farm Declaration pursuant to Sonoma County Code Chapter 30, Article 2.