[Ord. No. 2591, 9-13-2022]
The City Council does hereby authorize the establishment of
a farmer's market in the City of Richmond, Missouri, and does hereby
authorize licensing procedures for such purpose as hereinafter provided.
[Ord. No. 2591, 9-13-2022]
In order to create an organized method to allow artisans, farmers
and gardeners from the City of Richmond, Missouri, and surrounding
Counties to market their products to the public and thereby promote
the public good, the City Council may designate a group, organization,
or individual to oversee and operate the Farmers' Market. The designated
group, organization, or individual shall, with the approval of the
City Council, select the exact sites, portions of streets and/or parking
lots to be designated as the area for such Farmers' Market and shall
designate the dates and hours of operation of the Farmers' Market.
In the event the City Council does not so designate a group, organization,
or individual, these functions shall be performed by the Community
Development Director. The areas, dates and hours of such Farmers'
Market so designated shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Farmers'
Market."
[Ord. No. 2591, 9-13-2022; Ord. No. 2615, 4-11-2023]
A. No
person, firm, corporation or other entity shall sell farm produce,
products, or crafted goods at the Farmers' Market without obtaining
a license prior to participating in the market. Applications for the
Farmers' Market vendor license shall be obtained from the Community
Development Department and as detailed in the City's Comprehensive
Fee Schedule shall be paid to the City of Richmond unless said fees
and license for vendors are waived by the City Council. Such forms
shall give the name of the proposed vendor and the address of the
farm or garden at which the vendor resides. Such license shall be
placed in a prominent place at the site where the produce or crafted
goods are sold.
B. No person, firm, corporation or other entity shall sell farm products
on private property without written permission from the owner of the
property he/she sells on.
[Ord. No. 2591, 9-13-2022; Ord. No. 2615, 4-11-2023]
A. The Farmers' Market will open the second Saturday in May and run
through the last Saturday in October.
B. Spaces will not be reserved at the Farmers' Market but will be on
a first-come basis.
C. Each licensee shall be responsible for setting up, displaying, and
bagging their produce and/or crafted goods in a manner which is sanitary
and attractive.
D. The licensee's space must be cleaned by broom within one-half (1/2)
hour after the end of the selling period.
E. No vehicle larger than a pickup truck will be permitted except approved mobile food vending truck as defined in Article
VI, Mobile Food Vending.
F. Produce and/or crafted goods may not be sold from the trunk of a
car.
G. Artisans may sell their crafted goods and/or artwork. An "artisan"
is defined as a person skilled in an applied art; a craftsperson,
a person that makes a high-quality or distinctive product in small
quantities, usually by hand or using traditional method.
H. No live animals or resale items shall be sold at the Farmers' Market.
I. All products must be grown or crafted within a hundred (100) mile
radius of the City of Richmond.
J. At least eighty percent (80%) of the produce for sale must be grown
and/or produced by vendors, or produced by vendors. Items not produced
by vendors must be labeled accordingly. No more than twenty percent
(20%) shall be bought from others. Vendors selling eggs, meat and/or
dairy products must have the required license from the Missouri Department
of Agriculture (MDA). Live animals/poultry is not allowed.
K. Any foods sold must be from an approved source that is accepted by
the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
L. Mobile food venders shall comply with all regulations as per Article
VI, Mobile Food Vending, of the City of Richmond Code of Ordinances.
M. No
rummage, second hand or flea market items to be sold.
[Ord. No. 2591, 9-13-2022]
The enforcement and administration of this Article shall be
the responsibility of the City of Richmond.