§ 26C-160. Permitted uses, subject to site development and erosion control standards.

The following uses are permitted except within a sensitive area, riparian corridor, critical habitat area, or unique feature designated in the general plan or coastal plan, in which case a use permit is required. All clearing of vegetation, grading, excavation, fill or construction in association with these uses shall conform to the site development and erosion control standards. All uses requiring a coastal permit are appealable.

(a)

Principal Uses:

(1)

Agricultural support services with a maximum of one employee and occupying no more than one-half acre of land.

(2)

The growing and harvesting of shrubs, plants, flowers, trees, vines, fruits, vegetables, hay, grain, and similar food and fiber crops, including wholesale nurseries. Except as noted below, agricultural cultivation shall not be permitted in the following areas:

a.

Within one hundred feet (100′) from the top of the bank of the "Russian River Riparian Corridor."

b.

Within fifty feet (50′) from the top of the bank of designated "flatland riparian corridors."

c.

Within twenty-five feet (25′) from the top of the bank of the designated "upland riparian corridors."

Agricultural cultivation may be allowed in subsections a. - c. above upon approval of a management plan which includes appropriate mitigation for potential erosion, bank stabilization, and biotic impact. This plan may be approved by the director of the permit and resource management department or by use permit pursuant to Section 26C-161(a).

(3)

Incidental cleaning, grading, packing, polishing, sizing, and similar preparation of crops which are grown on the site, but not including agricultural processing.

(4)

Tasting rooms and other sales and promotion, and incidental storage, of agricultural products grown or processed in the local area and subject to the provisions of Article XXXI.

(5)

Beekeeping.

(b)

Residential Uses:

(1)

One (1) dwelling unit on a permanent foundation per lot.

(c)

Other Uses:

(1)

Home occupations.

(2)

Small residential community care facility.

(3)

Accessory buildings and uses incidental and appurtenant to any permitted use.

(4)

Occasional cultural events, provided that a written notice stating "The Sonoma County Permit and Resource Management Department will issue a zoning permit for a cultural event (state nature and duration) on this property if a written appeal is not received within ten (10) days from the date of this notice." is posted on the property at least ten (10) days prior to issuance of a zoning permit, and no appeal pursuant to Section 26C-331 has been received from any interested person, and provided that approval is secured from the following departments: sheriff, public health, fire services, building inspection and public works. In the event of an appeal, a hearing on the project shall be held pursuant to Section 26C-331.

(5)

Small family day care.

(6)

Large family day care provided that the applicant shall meet all performance standards listed Section 26C-325.3.

(7)

Noncommercial kennels for up to ten (10) dogs.

(8)

Small wind energy systems subject to the applicable criteria set forth in Section 26C-325.8 and the height limit of the use (i.e. residential, commercial, or agricultural) to which the use is appurtenant.

(9)

Other nonresidential uses which in the opinion of the director of the permit and resource management department are of a similar and compatible nature to those uses described in Section 26C-160.

(Ord. No. 5343 § 3, 2002; Ord. No. 5318 § 1, 2001.)