Residents ask Cherokee County to create a low‑impact permit path for backyard farm stands
Several residents asked the board to craft a reasonable pathway for small, family‑run farm stands and cottage food sellers in residential zones; staff said produce is state‑exempt but home‑occupation rules and public‑safety/parking concerns mean the county will research options including itinerant‑merchant rules or carve‑outs.
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Multiple speakers told the board that small, honor‑system farm stands and cottage‑food vendors are a positive local tradition that teaches entrepreneurship, keeps money local, and provides neighbors with fresh produce. "I respectfully ask you to work with us to create reasonable exemptions, updated zoning regulations, or another clear path that allows small stands to continue operating responsibly," said Aubrey Johnson in public comment.
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