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Council hears agritourism zoning draft and farm-stay pitch including small 'box house' overnight units
Summary
City staff introduced a draft agritourism definition and zoning approach; Dustin and Curtis Rowley described event venue operations and a proposal to allow short-term stays (box houses/ yurt-style units) on orchards. Council discussed utility hookups, parking, conditional-use standards, taxation and next steps through planning commission.
City planning staff and residents briefed the Santaquin City Council on a draft agritourism ordinance and a proposal to permit short-term overnight stays on agricultural properties during the March 4 work session.
Planner Jason summarized a draft definition that would allow visitors to "view and participate in agricultural-related activities for recreational, entertainment or educational purposes" with commercial activities "secondary to and supportive of the agricultural use." He said the draft aims to preserve the agricultural character of orchards and farms while allowing activities such as markets, "you-pick" events,…
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