Definitions

The following words shall have the following meanings when used in this Chapter.

“Agricultural operation” means the cultivation of plants or the raising or breeding of livestock, or both, as a principal use of property.

“Brewery” means a facility for the manufacture of malt beverages in compliance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-6-1.2 that satisfies the following requirements:

1. At least twenty-five percent (25%) of the grain or hops used in manufacture must be grown on the premises.

2. Sale of food for consumption on the premises is prohibited.

3. Annual production shall not exceed 150,000 gallons.

“Farm” means an agricultural operation occupying twenty (20) or more contiguous acres that is owned or operated by an individual or business entity with a state farm tax number issued pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-18-30(32).

“Farm stand” means a retail outlet located on the same lot as a farm or a lot adjacent to a farm that sells fruit, vegetables, plants, farm-home-manufactured food items, or products produced on the premises, including but not limited to gardening or landscaping supplies or materials.

(Ord. dated 7-19-16)