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Fire <br />Fire is of particular concern when discussing distilleries, as their ingredients and product can be highly <br />flammable. The Fire Code addresses these concerns and would be evaluated by the Fire Marshal at the <br />time of conditional use review and when a building permit is applied for. In situations where distilleries <br />have been denied or limited in other communities, fire concerns were identified as a rationale. <br /> <br />City staff proposes adding micro distilleries to the list of conditional uses in the C-3 (Highway <br />Commercial), I-1 (Light Industrial), I-2 (Medium Industrial), and BP (Business Park) zoning districts. <br />The state defines a micro distillery as a distillery producing premium, distilled spirits not exceeding 40,000 <br />proof gallons in a calendar year. This is the lowest licensing level from the state as well. <br /> <br />In order for the distiller to sell their product directly to the public, they must also receive a cocktail room <br />license. Staff recommends including cocktail rooms as an accessory use, when associated with a licensed <br />micro distillery. A cocktail room license does not prohibit the serving of food. The city liquor license <br />regulations have already been changed to allow for issuance of the required city licenses. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br /> <br />None <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Ordinance Amendment <br /> <br />