Exhibit G – Agricultural Farmstay Standards 26C-325.9

Section 26C-325.9 Agricultural Farmstays

Agricultural Homestay Standards

1. Agricultural farmstays shall be permitted only in compliance with the requirements and standards of this section and all other requirements of the applicable zoning district, subject to the issuance of a use permit. The term of the zoning permit shall expire upon sale or transfer of the property or upon the owners moving their primary residence off the property, unless there is a tenant farmer continuing to operate the farm and farmstay.
2. Performance Standards
   
   1. Where Allowed. Agricultural farmstays shall be located on and be part of an agricultural that produces agricultural products as its primary source of income. The Agricultural Farmstay lodging and meals shall be incidental to the primary agricultural operation.
   2. Dwellings Allowed. Agricultural farmstays shall be provided in the primary residence or guest house on the property, and not in agricultural employee housing, seasonal or year-round farmworker housing, farm family dwellings, or second dwelling units. Tents and Recreational Vehicles (ARV=s@) are not allowed as a part of an agricultural farmstay.
   3. Owner/Operator in Residence. The owner, or tenant farmer, of the land on which an agricultural farmstay facility is located shall reside on the property. A Homeowner=s Exemption from property tax or lease agreement shall constitute evidence of this requirement.
   4. Maximum Number of Bedrooms and Guests. Agricultural farmstays may have a maximum of five (5) guest bedrooms or sleeping rooms. The maximum overnight occupancy for agricultural farmstays shall be two (2) persons per sleeping room or bedroom (except children under three (3) years of age). If a lower limit is stated on the septic permit, the maximum overnight occupancy shall be that stated on the septic permit.
   5. Food Service. An agricultural farmstay facility may serve food only to registered guests and may serve meals at any time. The price of food shall be included in the price of the lodging. An agricultural farmstay facility shall maintain a food facility permit as required by the Health and Safety Code.
   6. Agricultural Promotion. The operator of the farmstay establishment shall engage in a program of agricultural promotion and guest education regarding the agricultural activities onsite and in the area, which may include active participation in the on-site agricultural activities as part of the consideration for the lodging.
   7. Noise Limits. All activities associated with the agricultural farmstay shall meet the General Plan Noise Standards contained below.
      
      

      Hourly Noise Metric1, dBA	Activity Hours	Quiet Hours
      L50 (30 minutes in any hour)	50	45
      L25 (15 minutes in any hour)	55	50
      L08 (5 minutes in any hour)	60	55
      L02 (1 minute in any hour)	65	60

      The sound level exceeded n% of the time in any hour. For example, the L50 is the value exceeded 50% of the time or 30 minutes in any hour; this is the median noise level. The L02 is the sound level exceeded 1 minute in any hour.
   8. Special Events. Non-agricultural activities or special events that involve more than the registered guests are not allowed, except that occasional cultural or special events, parties, weddings or other similar activities may be permitted only with a special event zoning permit up to four times per year.
   9. Septic Systems and Sewer Connections. The owner shall maintain a properly functioning septic system or sewer connection. In some cases, a per-room sewer fee may be applied.
   10. Transient Occupancy Tax. The agricultural farmstay owner shall maintain a Transient Occupancy Tax License and remain current on all required reports and payments.