Objective 7-1-21
Objective:
• Create a new definition in the city code - “Agritainment”
• Create criteria for what defines and is allowed in an Agritainment permit.
• Amend city code to include Agritainment as a New Interim Use for the “A-2” district.
(For use in Chapter 1 of city code:)
Definition – Agritainment Agricultural, horticultural, or agri-business activity that allows
organizations or members of the general public, for the purpose of recreation , education
or active involvement to view, enjoy, or participate in rural activities of a farm or farm
related operation. Uses include corn mazes, hay rides, pumpkin picking, corn pits, hill
slides, pumpkin throwers, lookout towers, zip lines, straw bale mazes, apple picking,
play structures, antique tractors displays, saw mill demonstrations, hay stacks, kiddie
trains, animal rides, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, maple syrup harvesting, cross country
skiing, mounting biking, sledding hills, axe throwing, archery stand, are exhibited
regardless of compensation.
Sec. 20-xxx - Agritainment.
The following conditions will apply to Agritainment activities.
1) The site must be zoned Agriculture “A-2”.
2) The site must be on and have access to a collector or minor arterial road.
3) The minimum lot size shall be 20 acres.
4) The site must have 25% of its land being used as “agriculture” as defined in Sec. 1-2.
“Rules of construction and definitions”
5) All structures and storage areas must be set back 50 feet from public or private rights-of-
way, and 300 ft from an adjacent single-family residences or a minimum of 50 feet from a
side lot line, whichever is greater.
6) Parking plan shall be supplied with permit detailing size, capacity, and location. Parking
areas shall be limited to on-site parking.
7) The maximum number of persons to be using the facility at any one time needs to be tied in
the application permit or tied to 80% parking capacity as outlined in the permit plan. This
allows variations of seasonal activities layouts.
8) Accessory agriculture buildings used for Agritainment events must meet existing building
and fire code. Intent is to allow provision for use of existing agriculture building where
special building use is requested.
9) Hours of operation shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 PM.
10) Retail sales shall be limited to Agritainment related items. This includes but not limited
to, items that can be produced locally or grown on site, such as produce, honey, sweet corn,
pumpkins, gourds as well as non-edible items such as products and crafts produced or
manufactured on site, such as wood slabs, benches, birdhouses. Retail items promoting the
establishment, with its name are allowed.
11) All animals must comply to section 20-264 –(10) “Petting farms”
12) A termination date shall be established for the interim use permit. The use shall be
permitted until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning
regulations no longer permit it. Prior to the permit expiring, the applicant may request an
extension to the interim use permit by submitting a new application. The renewal
application will be subject to all city ordinances including any new ordinances enacted after
the original approval.
13) Parking screening is required when within 50 ft of a residence.
14) Proof of Insurance must be provided in permit plan.
15) Rules for Vendors – Location of vendors to be identified on site plan.