2003-0009
INTRODUCED BY: ALBERT D. LAQUE, PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING)
ORDINANCE NO. _____________
Title
An ordinance to amend the St. Charles Parish Zoning Ordinance of 1981 by adding a definition of green market; and to allow green markets in O-L, and C-2 or higher zoning districts as a special permit use.
Body
WHEREAS, green markets promote economic development and cultural preservation in communities all over the United States; and,
WHEREAS, these green markets create a unique environment in which local farmers and consumers have direct access to and communication with each other; and,
WHEREAS, green markets decrease costs and increase sales opportunity in a way that benefits both farmers and consumers; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Council promotes agricultural and economic development.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances, Appendix A Section III is amended to add 31.3, 31.35 and 31.36 as follows:
31.3 Green market: A permanent or seasonal market involving the setting up of two (2) or more booths, tables, platforms, mobile units, or similar displays where producers and/or growers sell fresh produce and/or value-added products directly to customers at stalls or mobile units in an open-air location; where individual vendors operate under the supervision of a market proprietor who shall rent or otherwise arrange for assigned space(s) for each vendor and provide proof of each vendor's compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Items permitted for sale shall be limited to:
(1) Fresh produce such as fresh fruits and vegetables, edible grains, nuts and berries, and herbs.
(2) Nursery items and cut flowers such as plants and trees, fresh and dried flowers, and decorative vegetation grown or legally gathered by vendors themselves.
(3) Value-added products such as juices, honey, jams, jellies, dried fruits, baked goods, and dairy products if the primary ingredient was grown or gathered by the producers themselves.
(4) Poultry, meats, fresh farm-raised or harvested seafood, dairy or poultry products.
(5) Promotional items such as pens and pencils, tee-shirts, caps, etc. may be offered only through the market proprietor.
(6) Other items such as arts and crafts may be sold during special events permitted as per Chapter 17 Article II of this Ordinance.
31.35 Green market producer: Any person offering for sale articles for human consumption, such as fruits or their juices, vegetables or their juices, edible grains, nuts, berries, value-added products or nonedible nursery items such as cut or potted plants, which articles have been raised or prepared by the producer, members of his family or persons in his employ.
31.36 Green market proprietor: Sponsoring entity of a green market that shall assume and maintain legal and financial responsibility for the green market, that shall oversee the market site, and that shall certify compliance of each vendor with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. Such sponsoring entity shall obtain and maintain tax exempt status under authority of the United States Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3) or Section 521.
SECTION II. That Appendix A Section VI.I.1.c is amended to add the following:
(7) Green markets upon review and approval by the Planning Commission and supporting resolution of the Council. Such sites must possess frontage on a hard-surfaced public collector or arterial street.
SECTION III. That Appendix A Section VI.C.III.1.c is amended to add the following:
(5) Green markets upon review and approval by the Planning Commission and supporting resolution of the Council. Such sites must possess frontage on a hard-surfaced public collector or arterial street.
SECTION IV. That Appendix A Section VI.C.IV.1.c is amended to add the following:
(8) Green markets upon review and approval by the Planning Commission and supporting resolution of the Council. Such sites must possess frontage on a hard-surfaced public collector or arterial street.
SECTION V. That Appendix A Section VI.D.I.1.c is amended to add the following:
(6) Green markets upon review and approval by the Planning Commission and supporting resolution of the Council. Such sites must possess frontage on a hard-surfaced public collector or arterial street.
SECTION VI. That Appendix A Section VI.D.II.1.b is amended to add the following:
(5) Green markets upon review and approval by the Planning Commission and supporting resolution of the Council. Such sites must possess frontage on a hard-surfaced public collector or arterial street.
Vote
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the ordinance was declared adopted this ______ day of ______________, 2003 to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
CHAIRMAN:______________________________________________
SECRETARY:_____________________________________________
DLVD/PARISH PRESIDENT:_________________________________
APPROVED:______________ DISAPPROVED:__________________
PARISH PRESIDENT:______________________________________
RETD/SECRETARY:_______________________________________
AT:_______________ RECD BY: _____________________________