§ 138-3242. Artisan.

(a)

Purpose. Artisan establishments are intended to produce high-quality or distinctive products generally in small quantities. The production is usually by hand or traditional methods. Examples include but not limited to glass blowing, jewelry making, woodworking, baking and traditional food product making.

(b)

Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to all new, existing, and expanding artisan uses. The provisions of this section are not applicable to alcohol production and/or manufacturing activities that involve automated or robotic machinery for product assembly.

(c)

Standards.

(1)

Artisan establishments shall be permitted indoor and outdoor work areas for the purposes of creating art pieces and hosting performing art practices. When outdoor work areas abut a residential district, the area shall be screened with a six-foot high opaque wall or fence.

(2)

Artisan establishments shall be permitted indoor and outdoor display and sales areas for the purposes of exhibiting and selling artisan products and directly related merchandise. When outdoor display areas abut a residential district, the area shall be screened with a six-foot high opaque wall or fence.

(3)

Artisan establishments shall be permitted to teach artisan crafts, skills and techniques. When the use requires a Type 2 or 3 approval, the number of students and hours of operation may be limited as a condition of approval in order to address neighborhood compatibility concerns.

(4)

In the Old Palm Harbor Downtown (OPH-D) district, artisan establishments shall be subject to the following standards:

a.

Artisan buildings are limited to 7,500 square feet.

b.

Artisan establishments shall provide a retail storefront when located in that portion of the east sub-district of the OPH-D district located south of Nebraska Avenue, north of Georgia Avenue, east of Alternate U.S. Highway 19, and west of C.R. 1.

(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)