Agritourism
A. Applicability.
(1) This section applies to agritourism, as defined in this Ordinance, and Pursuant to the Code of Virginia §15.2-2288.6, and does not apply to the agricultural operation itself.
(2) Agritourism, as permitted in Article 6, Use Matrix, of this Ordinance, shall comply with this Section.
(3) Any agriculture operation event may be held only if the bona fide agricultural operation to which it is subordinate has:
a. A minimum of five (5) acres of land in active agricultural production on-site, or on any abutting lot under the same ownership.
b. At least one growing season per calendar year.
B. Trip Generation.
The event or activity shall generate no more than 200 visitor vehicle trips per day and each event or activity shall have 300 or fewer attendees at any single time.
(1) An agritourism use anticipating higher trip generation may be considered through a SUP in accordance with Article 3, Permits and Applications, of this Ordinance.
C. Structures.
Any structure intended for occupancy by members of the public shall:
(1) Provide emergency vehicle access and fire and safety measures to the extent permissible under the Virginia Administrative Code 13VAC5-63-20 and Virginia Administrative Code 13VAC5-63-200; and
(2) Shall have portable fire extinguishers, an emergency plan, and a sign posted conspicuously stating exemption from USBC, as required by Code of Virginia § 36-99
D. Sanitary Facilities.
Sanitary facilities used in conjunction with an agritourism event shall be provided in accordance with Virginia Department of Health (VDH) standards set forth in the Virginia Administrative Code 12VAC5-610-980.
E. Food and Beverage Items.
All food and beverage items available for sale shall be prepared in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
F. Parking.
(1) Adequate parking shall be provided on the same parcel as the agritourism operation in accordance with Article 8, Community Design Standards, Division 8-7.
a. Parking on public rights-of-way is prohibited.
b. Dust and mud shall be prevented from leaving the site to the extent possible.
(2) Parking areas shall be maintained in good condition and free from rill or gully erosion.
G. Access.
All agritourism uses shall have a minimum of one access point in accordance with VDOT standards for commercial entrances.
H. Special Events; Event Venues.
An agritourism use may have a special event and/or an event venue as an accessory use, subject to the above regulations and those provided in Section 7-5-6 of this Article.