108-13-5 Farmer's Markets

A farmer's market consists of a group of local farmers and other vendors who gather to sell fresh produce, other food products, and craft items on a commercially zoned property, at a public park, or an approved agri-tourism operation. A farmer's market may function June through October; however, a farmer's market, approved as a part of an agri-tourism operation, may function June through December. An application for a farmer's market that is a part of an agri-tourism operation shall be subject to a conditional use permit review as well as title 108, chapter 21 (agri-tourism). An application for a farmer's market, located on a commercially zoned property or within a public park shall be subject to the following requirements: A design review application. Site plan. Required application fees. (Fees are the same for design review application for a home occupation with visiting clientele.) Water and sanitation facility plans to be approved by the health department. The property owner(s) shall sign the application. The vendors at these markets are limited to local farmers/growers selling products from their own farms or gardens, crafters selling their own crafts and food vendors. A building permit for temporary power. All vendors planning to sell or dispense prepared food or beverages at public events shall have permits from the health department prior to the start of the event. A land use permit shall be obtained for a farmer's market. Enforcement. Failure to abide by the requirements of this chapter shall be cause for the City to cite the property and/or business owner, as provided for in Sec 102-4-4 Code Enforcement.