05-11-2015, 03:50 AM
Generally:
Any non-Ag use of Ag-zoned land is a Special Use.
Lodging must be inspected by Department of Health.
Commercial kitchen must be inspected by Department of Health.
I believe any commercial kitchen also requires County water, not catchment.
Special Use process includes (among many other requirements) notifying all neighbors and allowing them the opportunity to object to the planned Use.
Most of the existing "interesting" Use was probably granted over 10 years ago and/or "as a favor" to a well-connected constituent. ("Several small cottages" sounds like it might have been built as farm worker housing, later converted.)
Lodging might conflict with any CC&Rs that apply to the subject property.
Suggest a careful read of any/all codes and legislation pertaining to "Ag Tourism", and hire one of the "planning consultants" (often former employees of "the process", so they know exactly which words to use and what order to file for permits).
Investing in the stock market might very well incur less risk and better return. Good luck.
Any non-Ag use of Ag-zoned land is a Special Use.
Lodging must be inspected by Department of Health.
Commercial kitchen must be inspected by Department of Health.
I believe any commercial kitchen also requires County water, not catchment.
Special Use process includes (among many other requirements) notifying all neighbors and allowing them the opportunity to object to the planned Use.
Most of the existing "interesting" Use was probably granted over 10 years ago and/or "as a favor" to a well-connected constituent. ("Several small cottages" sounds like it might have been built as farm worker housing, later converted.)
Lodging might conflict with any CC&Rs that apply to the subject property.
Suggest a careful read of any/all codes and legislation pertaining to "Ag Tourism", and hire one of the "planning consultants" (often former employees of "the process", so they know exactly which words to use and what order to file for permits).
Investing in the stock market might very well incur less risk and better return. Good luck.