Sets minimum square foot requirement for farmers market space, and limits on days and hour operations for markets; and specifies what should be in permit application. Also provides for a 50% discount for markets hosted by nonprofits or that accept SNAP/EBT.
Law encourages SNAP/EBT acceptance at farmers markets and provides a 50% discount on permit fee if they accept SNAP/EBT (and also for markets hosted by nonprofits). (See 62-622(f))
Intent sections says: " to encourage economic and community development, promote the health of residents and provide access to nutritious substance" § 62-622(a).
Local foods. § 62-622(b).
See intent statement (encourage economic and community development (62-622(a)); and refers to EBT/SNAP benefits). (§ 62-622(f))
Intent sections says: "to encourage economic and community development, promote the health of residents and provide access to nutritious substance, the following program is instituted." § 62-622(a).
§ 62-622(b).
Must review site plan (62-622 (c )); applicant can't have any code violations (62-622(c )); must get proof of non-profit status or EBT/SNAP acceptance to provide discount (62-622(f)).
Code enforcement process and penalties. Ch. 2, art X.
Chapter 62 (Planning and Zoning), in Article XIII (Planning and Zoning Approval for Temporary Uses and Occupancies; Permit Required); Div. 9 (Farmers Market Program). History: Ord. No. 13311, § 2, 2-23-12; Ord. No. 13508, § 2, 3-26-15.