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[n some rura{ areas with small traffic volumes, dgnage, parking, and the <br />stands themselves may become smaller and more casual in destgn. <br /> <br />Inadequate or unsafe off-street parking <br />is a common problem at many <br /> <br /> roadside stands .... The direction <br /> <br /> end volume of ~raffic as well as the <br /> provision of safe entrances and exits <br /> should also be considered. <br /> <br />should be given to the effect of the farm stand on the adjacent <br />properties regarding the following: <br /> <br />Dust: parking areas and access driveways co r~e ~m stand <br />should be in.vegetative cover, graveled, or paved. Axeas around <br />the stand should be maintained as lawns. <br /> <br />Odor: proper disposal of unsold produce, garden waste, dead <br />plants, and material from cider operations should be <br />provided. <br /> <br />Noise: compressors, fans, pumps, and other motorized <br />equipment should be located or shielded to reduce noise <br />levels. Parking lots can be buffered to contain auto traffic <br />noise. <br /> <br />Drainage: rainwater from roof areas and paved parking areas <br />should infiltrate on-site or be directed so as not co affect <br />adjoining propers. <br /> <br />Light: where night operation is planned or the stand is lighted <br />at night for securit7, indirect and shielded lighting should be <br />used. <br /> <br />Appearclnce <br />People like to buy food from an operation that is clean and <br />welt maintained. While it is hoc zoning's role to regulate <br />business management, it should seek to direct development <br />to suitable areas and assure shoppers chat proposed uses are <br />compatible with existing development. How a farm stand. <br />will look and operate is of concern co both local officials and <br />neighboring landowners. A sketch plan showing the location <br />of the stand and any accessory structures as well as activity. <br />areas such as parking, loading, waste disposal, and storage <br />should be delineated so the commission may determine their <br />appropriateness and potential impact on surrounding <br />properties, in some cases, screening or buffering may be <br />needed to lessen any perceived adverse impacts. $imp[e <br />architectural renderings of the stand may help people who <br />have trouble reading maps better understand what the <br />proposed structure will look like. For example, Stanislaus <br />County requires % colored drawing that shows the proposed <br />roof and exterior wall treatments, including construction <br />materials and colors." <br /> <br />Sonny Acres, whose temporary signage ap?ears on page 4, has a neatly <br />a?poinred parking [or with attractive landscaping. <br /> <br /> Parking ac 90 degrees to a curb accommodates d~e [argesr <br />number otc cars on a lot. However, chis arrangement encourages <br />two-way traffic, as the spaces can be entered equally wetl from <br />either direction. To encourage a we!l-defined internal one-way <br />traffic flow where all cars enter and exit the site at designated <br />locations, smaller angle parking at 45 to 60 degrees may be <br />required. Barriers co prevent people from driving or parking <br />beyond designated areas can 'also be addressed. To prevent cars <br />from rolling or getting stuck in mud, parking spaces should be <br />level and well drained. Some communities require th'ar the <br />parking spaces be paved, graveled, or of a dust-free surface. <br /> <br />· Dust, Odor, Hoise, and I, ight Generation <br />Communities are concerned with the impact various uses will <br />have on the neighborhood and communi ,c7. Particular attention <br /> <br />Perm/ts Required <br />Some communities allow farm stands in all districts as a <br />permitted use requiring no zoning applications or permits. <br />Other towns limit stands to certain zones. Many regulations <br />require char all stands obtain a permit from the zoning <br />enforcement officer after submitting a simple sketch plan and/or <br />require zoning officials tomake a sire visit to determine site <br />suitability. The operator must also submit a list of products to <br />be sold with specified hours and dates of inrended operation. <br />Some communities issue annual permits while others require ' <br />only one application, which.is valid unless there is a change in <br />the farm stand operation. <br /> Some communities require more derailed site plans <br />requiring the assistance of an engineer, land surveyor, soil <br />scientist, landscape architect, or [and planner. ~ parr of the <br />site plan requirements, letters otc compliance from other <br />applicable local agencies as well as regional or state <br />departments of agriculture, consumer protection, weights <br />and measures, and revenue services may be requited as <br />conditions ~br sire plan approval. <br /> <br />5 119 <br /> <br /> <br />