Farmstay Ordinance as passed in Morgan County, GA, 2013
Chapter 7.33 Farmstays
The property proposed for a Farmstay is at least 5 acres or greater in size.
No more than five guest rooms shall be allowed.
Accommodations for no more than fifteen total guests shall be allowed.
Food shall be served only to registered guests, and the price of meals shall be included in the price of the overnight accommodations.
Lodging and meals shall be incidental and not the primary function of the Farmstay establishment.
Must meet the requirements of the Morgan County Health Department, if applicable.
Must provide an educational program outline which includes the following, at a minimum:
Parking for Farmstay establishments must be contained on the property and cannot be on the street.
Farmstays must obtain a yearly Occupational Tax Certificate, which will require a safety code compliance inspection prior to issuance.
The property proposed for a Farmstay is at least 5 acres or greater in size.
No more than five guest rooms shall be allowed.
Accommodations for no more than fifteen total guests shall be allowed.
Food shall be served only to registered guests, and the price of meals shall be included in the price of the overnight accommodations.
Lodging and meals shall be incidental and not the primary function of the Farmstay establishment.
Must meet the requirements of the Morgan County Health Department, if applicable.
Must provide an educational program outline which includes the following, at a minimum:
- Why the particular location is suited to be used for agricultural education and how the establishment will promote agricultural education;
- A description of each activity, including proposed equipment to be used, any possible risks and how such risks will be minimized;
- A description of any possible adverse impacts to neighboring properties and how such impacts will be minimized;
- A minimum of five educational activities that will be available to guests as soon as the facility opens;
- A map or drawing of the farm, identifying structures and land features that will be used during educational activities.
Parking for Farmstay establishments must be contained on the property and cannot be on the street.
Farmstays must obtain a yearly Occupational Tax Certificate, which will require a safety code compliance inspection prior to issuance.
