DRRC 04-22-21 Meeting Agenda1.Agricultural Supply Cooperatives
1.A.Agricultural Supply Cooperatives
Request to add agricultural supply cooperatives as a conditional use in the RA (Rural
Areas) Zoning District.
2.Other
AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND REGULATIONS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021
7:00 PM
THE BOARD ROOM
FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
DRRC04-22-21ProposedChangesAgriculturalSuppyCooperatives.pdf
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Development Review and Regulations Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: April 22, 2021
Agenda Section: Agricultural Supply Cooperatives
Title: Agricultural Supply Cooperatives
Attachments:
DRRC04-22-21ProposedChangesAgriculturalSuppyCooperatives.pdf
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COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/ 665-5651
Fax: 540/ 665-6395
MEMORANDUM
TO: Development Review & Regulations Committee (DRRC)
FROM: Candice Perkins, AICP, CZA, Assistant Director
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amendment – Agricultural Supply Cooperatives
DATE: April 15, 2021
Background:
At the Board of Supervisors meeting on April 14, 2021, staff was directed to prepare an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance to add “Agricultural Supply Cooperatives” as a conditional use in the RA (Rural Areas)
Zoning District. Staff has prepared text amendments (attached) that includes the following: addition of the
use in the RA District (conditional use), a proposed definition, and supplemental use regulations.
Requested DRRC Action:
Staff is seeking direction from the DRRC on the proposed ordinance amendment to add “Agricultural
Supply Cooperatives” as a conditional use in the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District outlined above (and
attached), and whether this amendment may be moved forward to the Planning Commission for further
discussion.
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Attachments: 1. Revised ordinance with additions shown in bold underlined italics.
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OA – Agricultural Supply Cooperatives
Revised April 15, 2021
ARTICLE I
General Provisions; Amendments; and Conditional Use Permits
Part 101
General Provisions
165-101.02 Definitions and word usage.
Agricultural Supply Cooperatives – Establishments primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale
distribution of livestock and animal feed, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, pesticides, seeds, and
other agricultural products or services.
ARTICLE II
Supplementary Use Regulations; Parking; Buffers; and Regulations for Specific Uses
Part 204
Additional Regulations for Specific Uses
Agricultural Supply Cooperatives located in the RA Rural Areas Zoning District shall meet the following
requirements:
A. The sale of agricultural and garden machinery shall only be permitted as an accessory use.
B. The repair of agricultural machinery or equipment shall be prohibited.
C. Retail fuel sales shall be prohibited.
D. A site plan shall be submitted to and approved by Frederick County prior to the establishment
of the use.
E. B2 General Business Zoning District standards apply, including but not limited to building
height, building setbacks, parking setbacks, buffering, screening, and landscaping.
ARTICLE IV
Agricultural and Residential Districts
Part 401
RA Rural Areas District
165-401.03 Conditional Uses.
EE. Agricultural Supply Cooperatives
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