SECTION 27A
AGRITOURISM (AT) DISTRICT

Subsections:

27A.01    Land Use Definition

27A.02    Use Regulations

27A.03    Property Development Standards

27A.04    Height Regulations

27A.05    Setback Regulations

27A.06    Additional Regulations

27A.01 Land Use Definition

Agritourism: This category provides areas for agritourism uses that encompass multiple commercial and agricultural enterprises at one location consistent with the protection of adjacent residential uses.

Permitted uses in this district include crop growing, harvesting, farmers’ markets, farm stands, general retail and services, plant nurseries, U-pick, tours, on-farm classes, fairs, festivals, pumpkin patches, Christmas tree farms, social/corporate events, orchard dinners, youth camps, barn dances, restaurants, winery, microbrewery, health spa, and community garden to the extent such uses further the agritourism use.

Accessory uses, temporary uses, farm stays, bed and breakfasts, hotels, outdoor music, video broadcasting, beekeeping, and processing/milling/distilling require a use permit. (Ord. 15-203 § 1 (part))

27A.02 Use Regulations

A building or premises shall be used only for the purposes as set forth in the City of Litchfield Park Zoning Matrix (Section 28). (Ord. 15-203 § 1 (part))

27A.03 Property Development Standards

a.    Lot Area

Each lot shall have a minimum area of five acres.

b.    Lot Width

Each lot shall have a minimum width of one hundred fifty feet.

c.    Lot Coverage

The maximum lot coverage shall be twenty-five percent of the lot area. Shade structures related to growing and agricultural production may cover an additional fifteen percent of the lot for a total allowed lot coverage of forty percent of the lot area.

d.    Buffers

Buffer yards, consisting at a minimum of landscaping for the required setback distance, including pathways as appropriate, as approved by the design review board, shall be provided between dissimilar uses or other districts.

e.    Site Plan Review

Development plans shall be submitted for approval by the design review board in accordance with the provisions of Section 37. (Ord. 15-203 § 1 (part))

27A.04 Height Regulations

The height of the buildings shall not exceed forty feet above grade nor two stories. (Ord. 15-203 § 1 (part))

27A.05 Setback Regulations

a.    Front Yard

1.    There shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than fifty feet unless approved as part of a development plan.

2.    Where a lot is located at the intersection of two or more streets, there shall be a yard conforming to the front yard requirements on each street side of a corner lot. No accessory building shall project into yards required to conform with the front yard requirements.

b.    Side Yard

None required, except that:

1.    Where a lot is adjacent to a residential zoning district there shall be a side yard on the side of the lot adjacent to such residential zoning district having a width of not less than thirty feet but at least equal to one foot of setback for each one foot of vertical height of the principal building.

2.    Where a lot abuts two streets there shall be a side yard on the street side of such corner lot having a width not less than fifty feet.

3.    If a side yard is otherwise provided, it shall have a width of not less than fifty feet.

c.    Rear Yard

None required, except that:

1.    Where a lot abuts a residential zoning district whether or not separated by an alley, there shall be a rear yard having a depth of at least thirty feet but not less than one foot of setback for each one foot of vertical height of the principal building.

2.    Where a lot abuts two streets there shall be a side yard on the street side of such corner lot having a width not less than fifty feet. (Ord. 15-203 § 1 (part))

27A.06 Additional Regulations

a.    An application for an agritourism district shall include a master development plan showing the proposed locations of the permitted agritourism uses and the general sequence of proposed development. The master development plan shall become part of the approved re-zoning ordinance. The council may require that a development agreement pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-500.05 be processed and approved concurrently with the approval of the agritourism district.

b.    Any site plan approved pursuant to Section 37 or minor land division or preliminary plat approval pursuant to Chapter 14 of the city code shall be consistent with the master development plan approved as part of the ordinance establishing the agritourism district.

c.    Development of the parcel requires review and approval of the design review board in accordance with Section 39.

d.    Any exterior lighting shall be directed downward and away from adjacent property in accordance with the city code and this zoning code. See Section 31.15.

e.    Provision of on-site stormwater retention/drainage and off-site stormwater drainage both entering and leaving the property shall be as required by the city and the Maricopa County Flood Control District, the procedures for which shall be approved by the council.

f.    Property signage shall conform with commercial zoning district signage standards as described in Section 35.

g.    All requirements of the Maricopa County health department, the Arizona Department of Health Services and other applicable laws shall be complied with.

h.    The processing, milling, or distilling locations of agricultural products must be shown on a project site plan and are subject to use permit approval. Any associated noise, smell, smoke, light or other potential negative impacts on adjacent properties must be identified. Greater setbacks than based district standards may be imposed on the location of these facilities.

i.    Tour and charter bus access and staging areas shall be shown on the project site plan. Buses may only idle for fifteen minutes before and after passenger drop-off.

j.    Outdoor music or video broadcasts are subject to use permit approval.

k.    Special events require a special event permit pursuant to Chapter 19 of the city code. (Ord. 15-203 § 1 (part))