Standards for seasonal attractions on farm lots with agricultural operations
(a) Licensing. Any food production activities shall require necessary licensing from the town and/or state.
(b) Temporary signage. One temporary free-standing sign per driveway entrance is allowed and may be placed at the entranceway in a manner that does not obstruct sight lines for vehicles exiting the property. Temporary free-standing signs shall be no larger than ten square feet.
(c) Temporary structures. Temporary structures shall conform to the dimensional requirements of the underlying district and shall be erected and removed within two weeks following the event.
(d) Parking. Parking spaces shall be shown on a parking plan. The use of pervious materials that maintain the character of a rural setting including, but not limited to, crushed shells or stone, gravel, re-enforced turf or permeable pavers are encouraged. Where pavement is used, stormwater runoff must be included that complies with the Rhode Island Stormwater Design and Installation Standards Manual.
(e) Lighting. Lighting shall be shielded from neighboring properties and roadways.
(f) Noise. Activities that generate noise from special events such as rides shall comply with noise limitations as set in the Code of Ordinances.
(g) Storage. Storage of any equipment or materials related to the event shall be indoors to the extent practicable. Outside storage of equipment, materials, or vehicles associated with event shall be located in a manner that effectively shields them from view using the allowable buildings on the site when viewed from the road.
(h) Screening and boundaries. In addition to using existing structures to shield outdoor storage from view, opaque fencing or evergreen vegetated buffers at least six feet high shall be used to screen any outdoor storage that occurs within 50 feet of a side or rear lot line. Any outdoor dumpsters or similar large-scale trash collection bins shall be fully screened either through the use of opaque wooden fencing and/or evergreen vegetated screening. Screening and buffers shall also be used to discourage pedestrian trespass onto adjacent properties.
(Amend. of 1-27-21)