Published 11/2010
Wineries - Land Use Regulations and Tourism
Contents
- Introduction to Winery Regulations and Tourism
- General Washington Wine Industry Information
- Local Government Winery Regulations
- Winery Regulations from Other States
- Wineries, Tourism, and Economic Development
Introduction to Winery Regulations and Tourism
Washington is the second largest wine producer in the U.S., and wine grapes are the fourth largest food crop in the state. In 2010, Washington has more than 650 wineries and more than 350 wine grape growers. The wine industry has become an increasingly important aspect of the state's economy in the last 20 years. Counties and cities regulate wineries and associated facilities in their land use regulations, and local governments are also interested in the economic development potential of the wine industry, especially in wine tourism. This page addresses only land use issues, economic development, and tourism associated with wineries and the wine industry in Washington State.
General Washington Wine Industry Information
- Washington Wine Commission - State agency established in 1987 that represents all licensed wineries and wine grape growers in Washington State
- "The Future of Farming 2008 - Wine Industry Perspective" (
), by Jeff Gordon, Washington State Department of Agriculture.
Local Government Winery Regulations
Washington State Counties and Cities
- Clark County Ordinance No. 2010-10-12 () Adds Section 40.260.245, Wineries, October 2010
- Franklin County Zoning Code Section 33.26.0 () - Wineries, in Ch. 33, Use Regulations
- Kennewick Municipal Code Section 18.12.305 () - Wineries
- Klickitat County Winery Permitting Process
- Pasco Municipal Code Section 25.12.305 - Micro-winery, Section 25.12.480 - Winery (commercial), and Section - 25.70.160 Wineries, in Title 25 ()
- Prosser Municipal Code Ch. 18.16 - "AT" (Agri-Tourism) District
- Richland Zoning Code Section 23.22.010(H) - Commercial Winery Use District, and Section 23.22.040 in Title 23 ()
- Walla Walla County Winery Standards and Walla Walla Ordinance No. 364 () - Amends Ch. 17.22, development standards for wineries, June 2008
- Walla Walla Municipal Code Ch. 20.172 - Wineries and Breweries
- Yakima County Code Proposed Amendments, Agriculture/Tourist Operations (), April 2010 - Proposed plan amendment regarding agricultural tourist operations, including wineries.
Communities in Other States
- Alameda County, CA Survey of Other Counties Winery Regulations (), 2004
- Oregon Land Use Issues - Wine, () Stoel Rives, 2010
- Placer County, CA Code Section 17.56.0, Wineries
- Riverside County, CA Citrus/Vineyard Zone and Commercial Citrus/Vineyard Zone Policy
- San Diego County, CA Ordinance No. 10067 (
), regarding winery packing and processing use types, August 2010
- Shasta County, CA Code Section 17.88.300 () - Winery Development Standards.
Wineries, Tourism, and Economic Development
- Washington State Tourism, Wine and Cuisine - State tourism site with information on wineries and vineyards
- Economic Impact of Washington Grapes and Wine () MKF Research, 2007
- "Trends in Wine Tourism," by Dr. Liz Thach, Wine Business Monthly, August 15, 2007
- Wine Tours, Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, Iowa State University - Basic information on wine tourism and links to other sites; emphasis on California
- Benton County Red Mountain - Collaborative plan developed by county, stakeholder, and community partners to address the anticipated growth in agricultural production and tourist visitation to Red Mountain as the reputation of the area's wine products continues to strengthen. Addresses tourism and land use issues associated with wine industry in the Red Mountain American Viticultural Area. See Red Mountain AVA Master Site Plan ( 258 MB), prepared for Benton County by J.T. Atkins Company et al., December 2007
- Klickitat County Wine Country Map
- Wine Institute - California organization representing wineries and affiliated businesses.