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1. The structures shall be designed and used for sale of farm crops and livestock grown on the farm operation, or grown on the farm operation and other farm operations in the state of Oregon, including processed food items, and the sale of retail incidental items and fee-based activity to promote the sale of farm crops or livestock sold at the farm stand; and The applicants state that the farm stand will be used to resell nursery stock from local farms and nursery operations in bulk or as individual potted plants. They further state that the plants sold will be sourced from local growers. They also plan to sell incidental supplies related to planting and gardening. Based on this information the criterion is met. 2. Annual sales of the incidental items and fees from promotional activity, sales of farm crops produced outside the state of Oregon, and sales of prepared food items together cannot make up more than 25 percent of the total annual sales of the farm stand; and According to the applicant’s statement, they intend to sell incidental items, including fertilizers, mulch, landscaping materials, and gardening tools. They stated that 75% of sales are intended to come from trees “in their raw form or in standard plastic pot used by wholesale nurseries.” They are not proposing any fee- based activities. The applicant has acknowledged the requirement that the sale of incidental items, processed and packaged products, fees for activities, and the sale of farm crops produced outside of Oregon, cannot make up more than 25 percent of the total annual sales of the farm stand; this will be a condition of approval. Therefore, the criterion is met. 3. The farm stand does not include structures designed for occupancy as a residence or for activities other than the sale of farm crops and livestock and does not include structures for banquets, public gatherings or public entertainment; The applicant has stated that the proposed farm stand will use one of the accessory structures where they currently run their farm labor contracting business out of as the store front for the farm stand. Marion County Building Inspection is requiring permits to ensure compliance with Policy 117 prior to the building being open to the public. Approval shall be conditioned that the applicants obtain appropriate permits from the county and pass inspections, as well as conditions that the farm stand shall not be used for banquets, public gatherings, or public entertainment. This criterion is met. 4. As used in this section, “processed food items” means farm crops and livestock that have been converted into other products through canning, drying, baking, freezing, pressing, butchering or other similar means of adding value to the farm product, such as jams, syrups, apple cider, and similar animal products, but not prepared food items Per the applicants’ statement they have understood and acknowledged this definition and will not be selling processed foods; rather they will be selling incidental items related to landscaping and gardening. Therefore, this criterion is met. 5. As used in this section, “prepared food items” means food products that are prepared for immediate consumption, such as pies, shortcake, milk shakes, smoothies, and baked goods; Per the applicants’ statement they have understood and acknowledged this definition and will not be selling processed foods; rather they will be selling incidental items related to landscaping and gardening. Therefore, this criterion is met. 6. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided, and all vehicle maneuvering will be conducted on site. No vehicle backing or maneuvering shall occur within adjacent roads, streets or highways; The site plan indicates two off-street parking areas with room for vehicles to maneuver on the property prior to re-entering the roadway. The criterion is met.