§ 331-113.12. Tasting rooms.

The Planning Board may approve a tasting room where such use is permitted by special permit, subject to the following requirements:

A. 

Tasting room to serve only products made under the provisions of the New York State Farm Brewery Law. Alcoholic beverages shall be limited to beer, cider, mead and wine.

B. 

Total gross floor area shall be less than 1,000 square feet.

C. 

Total occupancy shall not exceed 49 people.

D. 

Accessory uses may include the following:

(1) 

Retail sales of merchandise in accordance with the New York State Farm Brewery Law.

(2) 

Restaurants.

E. 

The hours of operation shall be determined by the Planning Board at the time of consideration for special permit, but shall not extend beyond 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

F. 

The location of such use shall be in accordance with the New York State Liquor Authority regulations.

G. 

A tasting room shall not be within 150 feet of another tasting room. This restriction may be waived if the Planning Board determines that a tasting room in closer proximity to another tasting room would not result in an excessive number of drinking establishments for that neighborhood.

H. 

If provided, off-street parking and loading shall comply with the standards set forth in Article XIV. Tasting rooms shall comply with the standard for restaurants and catering halls.

I. 

All businesses shall obtain all appropriate approvals including, but not limited to, the City of New Rochelle and the New York State Liquor Authority.

Added 2-12-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-42