Albemarle County supervisors and planners said Tuesday that they support creating separate event rules for farm wineries, breweries and distilleries. Additionally, planners and supervisors suggested a sliding scale of event thresholds for alcohol operations based on the business’s acreage, location and proximity to neighbors. Wedding industry representatives and winemakers, brewers and distillers warned county officials […]
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Albemarle adopts new rules to allow events at farms
Albemarle is now in compliance with a state law that restricts the ability of localities to regulate events at farms and farm breweries, despite a concern from some that the new rules conflict with the county’s policy to protect the rural area from development. “We’re concerned this regulation will lead to exploitation of minimal agricultural […]
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Albemarle must allow events at farms and farm breweries
New legislation that goes into effect July 1 will grant farms and farm breweries in Albemarle County the ability to hold events and conduct certain economic activities without getting approval from the Board of Supervisors. Albemarle is preparing to revise its zoning ordinances to comply with state law. “What’s disturbing here is that the state […]
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Castle Hill Cider gets approval to hold large events
Albemarle County supervisors granted a special use permit Wednesday for Castle Hill Cider to hold events exceeding the capacity allowed under the county’s zoning ordinance. “None of us know whether this is going to create a perfect situation, but it’s going to create a situation better than what exists today,” said Supervisor Kenneth C. Boyd. […]
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Albemarle considering allowing more businesses in rural areas
As Albemarle continues revising its Comprehensive Plan, county staff are recommending changes that could open the doors for more commercial uses in the county’s rural area. “This is entering into new territory for Albemarle,” said principal planner Elaine Echols. “The rural areas have been pretty much off-limits for commercial activities.” Since 1980, the Comprehensive Plan […]
