Breweries, brewpubs, wineries, distilleries and farm wineries
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to set standards which would allow for breweries, brewpubs, wineries, distilleries and farm wineries within the Town of Burrillville in accordance with G.L. 1956, § 3-6, and Department of Business Regulation, Commercial Licensing Regulations as applicable. These provisions establish the framework which will allow the town to locate and review applications for breweries, brewpubs, wineries, distilleries and farm wineries.
(b) Definitions.
Brewery. An establishment where beer or malt beverages are made on the premises. A manufacturers license to make alcoholic beverages under G.L. 1956, § 3-6-1 as amended shall be required and such establishments must meet all local zoning, including but not limited to dimensional and parking regulations.
Brewpubs. An establishment where beer and malt beverages are made on the premises in conjunction with a restaurant or bar, and where 40 percent or more of the product made on site is sold on site. Brewpubs may distribute to off-site accounts or sell beer to take away in accordance with state law. A manufacturer's license to make alcoholic beverages under G.L. shall be required and such establishments must meet all local and state zoning and licensing requirements.
Distilleries. An establishment or facility that manufactures intoxicating liquor on the premises and has been issued a manufacturer's license under applicable G.L. 1956, § 3-6-1.
Farm brewery. An establishment located on a farm-zoned property of no less than five acres that produces beer or other malt beverages manufactured with at least one primary ingredient (hops or grains) grown on premises and whose annual production does not exceed150,000 gallons of beer or malt beverage. A farm brewery must have all appropriate state licenses and may sell beer at wholesale to retailers consistent with said licenses. Direct sales to on-site consumers for consumption on or off site shall be in accordance with state law.
Tasting room. A tasting room is a part of a winery or brewery, located on the premises of the winery or brewery's production facilities, at which guests may sample the winery or brewery's products.
Wineries. An establishment or facility that produces or manufactures and bottles wine on the premises for sale and to wholesalers and has applicable license issued under G.L. 1956, § 3-6.
Farmer-wineries. A plant or premises located on property in a farming zone, where wine is produced, rectified, blended or fortified from fruits, flowers, herbs, or vegetables, that shall produce wine or winery products grown on the premises for sale as defined by G.L. 1956, § 3-6-1.1, as amended and shall be required to meet all local and state licensing and zoning requirements.
(c) General requirements.
(1) All projects shall be subject to development plan review, section 30-201 and the Burrillville Development Plan Review Regulations, which, at a minimum must address:
a. Parking.
b. Signage.
c. Access-egress.
d. Appropriate storage and handling-disposal of used materials.
e. Hours of operation.
f. Deliveries.
g. Loading areas.
h. Lighting.
i. Noise.
(2) Breweries, brewpubs, wineries, distilleries and farm wineries owners shall be required to apply to the town council for all applicable licenses including but not limited to victualing and entertainment licenses.
(d) Required documents:
(1) Licensing from the state department of business regulations (DBR).
(2) RI department of environmental management (DEM) onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) approval, as applicable.
(3) A detailed site plan showing the premises, the interior and exterior and the parking areas. Location and description of tasting room if one is proposed.
(4) A description and/or rendering of the architecture to be used.
(e) Standards for approval:
(1) Does not negatively impact (detract from) neighboring properties.
(2) Is in keeping with the existing uses of the area.
(3) Is not inconsistent with the comprehensive plan.
(Ord. of 4-11-2018)