Commission approves micro-scale farm stand and bakery with operational limits
Sep 16, 2026
RZ191213 to rezone 874 Fairview Road from rural residential to rural business was approved with conditions limiting the operation to an owner-operated micro-scale farm stand/bakery, on-site parking, no outdoor seating and a structure under ~32 sq ft.
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Staff presented RZ191213 as a request to rezone roughly 1 acre at 874 Fairview Road from rural residential to rural business to allow a micro-scale artisan farm stand and bakery. Charles told the commission that the rural business district (citing Pickens County code section 67-72 item 9) is intended to provide limited commercial opportunities that preserve rural character. Staff recommended approval with conditions that include owner-only operation, a retail structure under approximately 32 square feet, no outdoor seating, no heavy deliveries, and on-site parking only.
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