Accessory uses

A.  The following uses shall be considered permitted accessory uses to a principal farm use.

1.  Farm stand with buildings, outside sales areas, driveways and parking areas occupying a total of more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet at which products produced on or off the premises may be sold at retail.

2. Hay rides, tractor rides and sleigh rides.

3. Crop mazes.

4. Indoor or outdoor viewing, feeding, and petting of animals.

5. Indoor or outdoor agriculture-related classes and tours.

6. Indoor or outdoor display of antique vehicles and farm equipment.

7. Pick-your-own crops.

8. Passive outdoor recreation, including but not limited to hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or horseshoe pitching.

9.   Farm home food production in compliance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-27-6.1.

10. Sale of gardening or landscaping materials produced on the premises, including mulch, compost, potting soil, and soil amendments.

11. Winery using fruit, flowers, herbs, or vegetables grown on the premises in compliance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-6-1.1.

12. Brewery in compliance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-6-1.2.

B.  Accessory uses established pursuant to this Chapter shall remain subordinate to the principal farm use, and their existence shall not be considered establishment of a legal nonconforming principal use.

C.  Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as permitting a farm to host wedding receptions, parties, or similar private or public functions for remuneration.

(Ord. dated 7-19-16)