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Yamhill County approves limited alcohol sales at two farm stands after LUBA remand
Summary
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved alcohol sales at two farm stands on Aug. 21, limiting local alcohol sales to less than 24.9% of total annual farm-stand sales to ensure the use remains secondary to farm operations following a Land Use Board of Appeals remand.
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 21 to allow the sale of locally produced wine, beer, cider and other malt beverages at two farm stands, with a condition that such sales remain under 24.9% of total annual farm-stand sales.
The decision resolves a remand from the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA), which required the county to adopt findings or conditions showing that alcohol sales at the stands would be a secondary use subordinate to farm uses and an existing farm-stand operation. The board adopted staff’s recommended condition to limit local alcohol sales to less than 24.9% of annual farm-stand revenue and instructed the applicant to assist with drafting findings.
County planner Lance gave the staff report, noting the consolidated hearing covered two dockets for farm stands at 15713 Highway 47 and 15250 Northwest…
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