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(c)Farm stands shall not include structures designed for occupancy as a residence or for <br />activities other than the sale of farm crops and livestock and does not include <br />structures for banquets, public gatherings or public entertainment. <br />8.The applicant and her family have been operating a commercial nursery from the subject <br />parcel for a number of years . She states that in 1984 the nursery began retailing from the <br />property in addition to their continued wholesale operation. In addition to the retail sales of <br />nursery products sold from the property it is the operators desire to provide coffee to the <br />retail clients as part of their shopping experience. The ordinance allows incidental retail sales <br />provided they do not exceed 25% of the total sales from the property. The applicant is aware <br />to these limitations and has agreed to limit sales to the limits of the ordinance. The stand is <br />designed exclusively for the sale of merchandise, no accommodations are being made for <br />public gatherings or residential facilities. <br />9.Based on information provided by the applicant, the proposed farm stand is a permitted use <br />in the EFU zone and is consistent with the Marion County Rural Zoning Ordinance. <br />Craig O. LuedemanDate: 4-11-00 <br />Director-Planning Division <br />Community Development Department <br />If you have any questions please contact Norman Bickell at 588-5038. <br />