Cumberland
Town of Cumberland Zoning Ordinance
§ 7-5

Permitted indoor uses improvements sales

[Ord. No. 08-31, 10-7-2009]

In addition to the sales listed in subsections 7-3(b) and 7-3(c) above, the following types of retail sales of food and farm-related products are permitted within a farm retail sales building, as indoor sales only:

  • (a) Sale of food. Sale of food or food products within a farm retail sales building is permitted as follows:
    • (1) Prepared food items such as baked goods, canned goods, preserves, herbs and the like may be sold, provided all food preparation and cooking is conducted upon the farm within a kitchen licensed by the state and the Town, as may be appropriate.
    • (2) Fresh and frozen meats prepared or smoked, poultry or other perishable foods raised or produced on the farm may be sold, but the sale of freshly cooked meats or poultry is specifically prohibited. A slaughterhouse, as a principle use, is specifically prohibited under the provisions of this appendix.
    • (3) All foods shall be prepared and packaged upon the farm premises.
    • (4) No food sold to the public shall be consumed by the public on the premises.
  • (b) Sale of farm-related products. All such products as defined in this appendix article may be sold indoors only within a farm retail sales building provided that the floor area devoted to such sales does not exceed 25% of the total area of the farm retail sales building(s).