This proposed amendment has been discussed at several public meetings of the Agriculture Advisory Committee as well as at a public workshop held September 4^th, 2007. The draft below reflects all comments and changes received to date

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE II, Section A.1 OF ZONING ORDINANCE—Agritourism

Draft: September 19, 2007

Insert new paragraph d. to ARTICLE II, Section A.1 -Permitted uses in the Residential-Agricultural Zone:

Agritourism, as defined in RSA 21:34-a paragraph VI is allowed in Brookfield, in this Zone, with the following restrictions and definitions:

1. An "Agritourism Event" in Brookfield is defined as a planned event that is above and beyond normal operations of the agricultural enterprise where one or more of the following conditions are true:

i. Attendance in excess of 50 people is anticipated

ii. It is advertised as an event not part of normal farmoperations

iii. Live music is performed as part of the event

iv. Prepared food, not part of normal operations, is served such as a catered meal.

v. An admission fee is charged.

2. Making overnight stays is not allowed unless permitted elsewhere in this zoning ordinance.

3. Agritourism Events may not exceed a planned attendance of more than 299 individuals.

4. All applicable Town, State and Federal fire, safety, health, and bio-safety regulations will be met.

5. A proposed Agritourism Event needs to be brought to the Selectmen prior to the event. Selectmen will set the appropriate administrative procedures for such Events.

6. The Selectmen, or their appointed representative, will have the sole authority to determine if a proposed Agritourism Event meets the definition of Agritourism as defined in RSA 21:34-a VI.