A. To allow for re-purposing of existing barns on agricultural properties or formerly agricultural properties, event barns shall be considered a special exception use in the A-1, Rural-Agriculture zoning district.

B. 

1.

The event barn and all the structures associated with events are subject to the Building and Fire Codes applicable to the intended occupancy.

2.

The access drive shall be at least 20 feet wide, of compact gravel or better surface and on the subject property or, if off-site, in an easement. The driveway is subject to review and approval of the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County.

3.

No overnight lodging is permitted.

4.

Handicap parking spaces shall meet the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Other parking shall be provided with a grass, gravel or better surface.

5.

The hours of any event shall not be later than 11:00 p.m. on Friday or Saturday nights and 9:00 p.m. on other days.

6.

The special exception use permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission annually. The Planning Commission may waive this requirement after three years of annual reviews and finding no significant concerns with the facility or its operation.

7.

Information to be provided by the applicant in a conceptual plan and/or as supporting documentation.

a.

Size of the property and the square footage of the facility as well as a floor plan including a statement indicating the maximum number of attendees per event type.

b.

Proposed hours of operation including pre and post-event activities on the site.

c.

Provision for and location of restroom facilities.

d.

Traffic management plans including access drive location, parking areas and the number of parking spaces.

e.

Location of exterior lights and the fixture details including proposed hours of use.

f.

Placement and type of all temporary structures.

g.

Location of trash receptacles and plans for trash management.

h.

Proposed exterior signs.

i.

Sound amplification details.

j.

Number of employees

k.

Other items as deemed necessary by the Planning Commission necessary to complete the review.

This Ordinance shall become effective seven (7) days after its publication (or publication of a summary thereof) in a newspaper in general circulation within Pavilion Township.

(Ord. No. 163, § 4, 12-10-18)