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Commission weighs adding accessory on‑farm businesses as permitted uses, sets 144 sq ft exemption
Summary
PC discussed making accessory on‑farm businesses a permitted use in all districts, adding a 144 sq ft exemption for small retail accessory uses (except Con II), and considering site plan review when larger or in certain zones.
The Planning Commission reviewed NRPC guidance that accessory on‑farm businesses should be a permitted use in all districts while allowing the Town to require site plan review. Commissioners proposed adding a blanket exemption for retail accessory on‑farm businesses of 144 square feet or less in all zones except Con II, and asked the NRPC representative to draft language and examples for the next meeting.
Minutes show the commission will consider whether site plan review is appropriate when an accessory on‑farm business exceeds the 144 sq ft threshold or is located in Con II. The minutes also note the PC may want to adopt another town’s definition for accessory structures to ensure the exemption is limited to storage and small retail uses.
