10.0 gross acres in size shall have a maximum of 300 attendees.

(2)

Winery, Medium and Large. Medium and large wineries located on parcels with a minimum of 10.0 gross acres in size shall have a maximum of 300 attendees.

(f)

Outdoor Amplified Sound. Outdoor amplified sound may be conditionally permitted with an approved land use permit at Marketing Events, Large-scale Accessory Winery Events, Wine Release Events and Industry Events subject to the following standards:

(1)

For Marketing Events, Wine Release Events and Industry Events, outdoor amplified sound shall be permitted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

(2)

For Large-scale Accessory Winery Events, outdoor amplified sound shall be permitted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

(3)

A Noise Study shall be required prior to permitting outdoor amplified sound to ensure compliance with the Noise Standards specified in Chapter 9-404, Noise.

(4)

Indoor amplified sound may be permitted at approved Marketing Events, Large-scale and Small-scale Accessory Winery Events, Wine Release Events and Industry Events, in compliance with the Noise Standards specified in Chapter 9-404, Noise.

(5)

Outdoor amplified sound shall be prohibited at all small-scale Accessory Winery Events.

(g)

Wine Served. Only wine produced or bottled by the permitted on-site winery or off-site wine cellar shall be permitted at Marketing Events, Wine Release Events, Large-scale or Small-scale Accessory Winery Events and/or Industry Events. Beer may be sold and served in addition to wine at Marketing Events. The sale and serving of beer shall be prohibited at Large-scale and Small-scale Accessory Winery Events, Wine Release Events or Industry Events. Additional outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Non-alcoholic beverages may be served at Marketing Events, Wine Release Events, Large-scale Accessory Winery Events, Small- scale Accessory Winery Events and/or Industry Events, and may be sold within the designated retail sales area.

(h)

Parking Requirements. The following parking requirements shall apply to wineries and off-site wine cellars with Marketing Events, Industry Events, Wine Release Events and/or Large-scale and Small-scale Accessory Winery Events.

(1)

A minimum of one parking space shall be provided for every two event attendees. Overflow parking areas utilized for Marketing Events, Small-scale Accessory Winery Events, Wine Release Events and Industry Events parking may be permitted using alternative surfacing materials as allowed by Chapter 9-406, Parking and Loading.

(2)

All wineries and off-site wine cellars shall be required to utilize one or more parking attendants during all permitted events when the facility's permanent parking spaces reach capacity or when the public roadway starts to be impacted.

(i)

Commercial Kitchen. Commercial kitchens shall be permitted as an accessory use to winery and off-site wine cellar use types in conjunction with approved Marketing Events, Industry Events, Wine Release Events, Large-scale Accessory Winery Events, or Small-scale Accessory Winery Events. Commercial kitchens shall not be used for restaurant purposes.

(j)

End of Event. Marketing Events, Industry Events, Wine Release Events and Large-scale Accessory Winery Events and Small-scale Accessory Winery Events shall end by 10:00 p.m.

(k)

Event Signs. In addition to signage criteria specified in Chapter 9-410, Signs, the following shall apply to any signs used by a winery or an off-site wine cellar during Marketing Events, Industry Events, Wine Release Events, Large-scale Accessory Winery Events or Small-scale Accessory Winery Events:

(1)

All signs shall be placed outside County/public rights-of-way; unless approved by the Department of Public Works.

(2)

Signs shall not be placed on existing signs and/or poles, or on utility poles or cabinets located within the County/public rights-of-way; unless approved by the Department of Public Works.

(3)

Signs shall not be placed in such a way that interferes or obscures traffic signs.

(l)

Applicability. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Title, the following operational standards of this section apply to existing wineries and off-site wine cellars with previously approved Marketing Events, Large- scale Accessory Winery Events and Small-scale Accessory Winery Events, Wine Release Events and/or participation in Industry Wide Events:

(1)

Product Availability;

(2)

Marketing Calendar;

(3)

Outdoor Amplified Sound

(4)

Wine Served;

(5)

Parking;

(6)

Commercial Kitchens;

(7)

End of Event; and

(8)

Event Signs.

(Ord. No. 4683, § 22, 12-9-2025)