Part III Use Standards | 16.318 Farmer’s Markets
H. A client waiting and intake area shall be provided as interior space and contain a minimum size of 100 square feet of floor area. I. Outdoor charitable food distribution shall be conducted entirely on private property in a covered area during times that are approved by the City and shall not block accessible pathways. Hours of operation shall be the same as the hours of operation for Social Services Centers and Government Offices in the zoning district where the facility is located unless the Director determines that extending the hours will not interfere with or adversely affect surrounding uses based on the circumstances of the application. J. No signs shall be placed on the property identifying its use as a shelter for the homeless. K. Donation/collection bins and areas shall be screened from public view and shall be open to the public between the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A sign stating hours of operation shall be placed in a clear, visible location and shall be no larger than 15 square feet. L. Adequate storage for personal belongings shall be provided. M. The City may inspect the facility during business hours for compliance with the management plan and any other applicable regulations and standards. N. A minimum of one staff person or agent shall be onduty and awake when the facility is in operation. O. Management Plan. The applicant or operator shall submit a Management and Operations Plan for the emergency shelter for review and approval by the Director prior to approval of a business license. The Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Security. 2. Staff training. 3. Neighborhood relations. 4. Pet policy. 5. Client intake process. List of services provided. 6. Facility maintenance. 7. Solid waste control. 8. Amenities, such as hours of operation, cooking/dining facilities, laundry facilities and activity policies. 9. Anti-discrimination policies.
16.318 FARMER’S MARKETS 16.318.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY These provisions establish regulations for the creation and operation of farmers’ markets; implementing the General Plan’s Healthy Community Policies and contributing to the social, economic, and environmental well being of residents. More specifically, to: A. Increase community access to fresh local produce; B. Strengthen the health and social environment of the community by supporting projects that engage and involve a wide variety of community members while providing an opportunity for physical exercise; C. Promote a use that encourages pedestrian activity in areas of the City where they are located. D. Promote local events such as small music venues and performing arts. E. Promote economic opportunities for local artists, food purveyors and local vendors.
16.318.02 REQUIREMENTS A. Zoning Compliance Review Required. A Farmers’ Market shall require a Zoning Compliance Review, pursuant to Chapter 16.603, Zoning Compliance Review. B. Other Licenses and Permits. The market operator and vendors shall be approved by the Director and secure all necessary licenses, certificates and health permits, including permits for street closure, and Encroachment Permit from the Public Works Department if applicable. All permits (or copies of them) shall be in the possession of the farmers’ market manager during all hours of operation. C. Qualified Operator. Farmers’ Markets must be operated by one or more produces, a non-profit organization, a local government agency or a combination thereof. D. Management Plan. A written management plan shall be prepared and provided to the Director for review and approval. The management plan shall include the following: 1. Identification of a market manager or managers, who shall be present during all hours of operation.
P. The Management Plan may be reviewed as needed by the City with revisions made by the operator. Draft: 01/06/2021
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