§ 23.08.042. Agricultural Processing.

Agricultural processing activities as defined by the Land Use Element, including but not limited to packing and processing plants and fertilizer plants, are allowable subject to the following:

a.

General permit requirements. The permit requirement for an agricultural processing use is determined by Section 23.03.042, Table 3-A (Permit Requirements, for Manufacturing & Processing uses), unless the permit requirement is set by the standards for specific uses in subsection d of this section.

b.

Application content. Applications for agricultural processing uses within an urban or village reserve line, are to include a description of all processes and equipment proposed for use on the site, and a description of measures proposed to minimize the off-site effects of dust, odor or noise generated by the proposed operation. Such information is to be provided in addition to that specified in Chapter 23.02 (Permit Applications), in order to evaluate the conformity of a proposed use with the standards of Chapter 23.06 (Operational Standards).

c.

Minimum site area. No minimum required.

d.

Standards for specific uses.

(1)

Fertilizer plants. The following are minimum requirements to enable consideration of a specific proposal. Greater separation between fertilizer plants and other uses may be required through land use permit approval.

(i)

Permit requirement. Development Plan approval is required for facilities engaged in the processing and packing of animal-produced fertilizers in the Agriculture, Rural Lands, Residential Rural and Commercial Service categories.

(ii)

Location. No closer than one-half mile from any residential category located within an urban or village reserve line; and no closer than 400 feet to any residence outside the ownership of the applicant.

(iii)

Setbacks. 200 feet from each property line.

(2)

Wineries.

(i)

Permit requirements. As provided by Sections 23.03.040 et seq. (Permit Requirements - Industrial Uses), provided that Minor Use Permit approval is required where on-site public tours, tasting or retail sales are provided.

(ii)

Access location. The principal access driveway to a winery with public tours, tasting or retail sales is to be located on or within one mile of an arterial or collector.

(iii)

Solid waste disposal. Pomace may be used as fertilizer or soil amendment, provided that such use or other disposal shall occur in accordance with applicable Health Department standards.

(iv)

Liquid waste disposal. Standards will be set, where applicable, through Regional Water Quality Control Board discharge requirements developed pursuant to Section 23.06.100 (Water Quality).

(v)

Setbacks. 100 ft. from each property line in rural areas; as required by Sections 23.04.100 et seq. in urban areas.

(vii)

Signing. As provided by Sections 23.04.306b(1) and 23.04.310 of this title.

(3)

Commercial composting. These standards apply to the establishment of a commercial composting operation in addition to any applicable standards or permits that may be required from the California Integrated Waste Management Board or the County Environmental Health Department.

(i)

Permit requirement. Minor Use Permit, unless Table 3-4 would set a higher permit level.

(ii)

Minimum site area. Five acres.

(iii)

Parking requirement. None, provided that sufficient usable area is available to permanently accommodate all employee and user parking needs entirely on-site. Parking areas shall be located no closer than 100 feet from each property line.

(iv)

Setbacks. Outdoor use areas and structures shall be 200 feet from each property line, and no closer than 500 feet to any residence outside the ownership of the applicant.

[Amended 1989, Ord. 2383; 1992, Ord. 2591; 1995, Ord. 2715; 1995, Ord. 2740]