The Harrisville City Council passed Ordinance 573 to amend several sections of the Harrisville City Code regarding produce stands, according to a document published August 15. The ordinance updates definitions and land use regulations for structures used to display and sell agricultural products.
The new ordinance defines a produce stand as a temporary or permanent structure, or an outdoor area, used for the sale of fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural products. These stands are intended to be accessory to agricultural production and are meant primarily for selling products grown on the subject property. The definition specifically excludes grocery stores, convenience stores, or general retail establishments.
Under the updated regulations, produce sold on-site must be grown on the same parcel where the stand is located, with an exception for the A-1 Zone. In the A-1 Zone, at least one product must be grown on the property, and at least 50% of all offered products must be produced within Harrisville City. Additionally, produce stands in the A-1 Zone may sell accessory consumable products if they are produced within Harrisville City, comply with health department regulations, and make up no more than 20% of the total products offered for sale.
The ordinance includes specific rules for temporary structures. In A-1 zones, temporary structures may be located in the front yard setback if they are no larger than 1,000 square feet or 1% of the lot area, whichever is less. In R-1-20 zones, temporary structures are limited to 100 square feet. These structures must comply with side-yard setbacks, be placed at least 15 feet from the edge of the road, and only be in place during the harvest season of the produce being sold.
In RE-15 and R-1-10 zones, a temporary shade canopy no larger than 100 square feet is permitted in the front yard setback during the harvest season. All produce sold must comply with Utah Department of Agriculture and Food regulations. The ordinance also requires one dedicated off-street parking space for every 100 square feet of the produce stand, and limits operations to the hours between 8 am and 8 pm.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding these amendments on August 5, 2026, and provided a recommendation to the City Council. Following this recommendation, the City Council held a public meeting on August 11, 2026, to act upon the ordinance.
