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An Ordinance creating Section 8-1(D)(33) and amending Section 1-11 of the Zoning Ordinance to create a new conditional use for Small Farm Micro-Distilleries in the Agricultural-Rural (A-R) Zone. (Silver Springs Farm Eqwine and Vineyard, LLC). Approval of the Alternative Text 6-2 [Div. of Planning, Duncan]
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[An Ordinance amending Article 8-1(d) to add small farm micro-distilleries as a conditional use in the Agricultural Rural (A-R) zone. Approval of the Alternative Text 6-2 [Div. of Planning, Duncan]]
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WHEREAS, the applicants, Silver Springs Farm Eqwine and Vineyard, LLC have initiated a text amendment to Article 8-1(d)(33) and Section 1-11 of the Zoning Ordinance to create a new conditional use for small farm micro-distilleries in the Agricultural-Rural (A-R) zone; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered a text amendment to Article 8-1(d)(33) and Section 1-11 of the Zoning Ordinance to create a new conditional use for small farm micro-distilleries in the Agricultural-Rural (A-R) zone. The Planning Commission did recommend APPROVAL of the staff alternative text by a vote of 6-2; and
WHEREAS, this Council agrees with the recommendation of the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation form of the Planning Commission is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That Article 8-1(d)(33) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is hereby created to allow small farm micro-distilleries as a conditional use in the Agricultural-Rural (A-R) zone as follows:
Article 8-1(d)
(33) Small Farm Micro-Distilleries, operated on an active farm or at an agricultural, horticultural or agribusiness operation, including accessory activities such as product sampling, souvenir package sales, retail drink sale, and bottling.
Section 2 - That Article 1-...
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