Local Agritourism Ordinance Amendments

HB 559 requires Utah cities and counties to create or update local ordinances governing agritourism activities on farms. It defines specific activities (like petting zoos, pumpkin patches, farmers' markets, and event rentals) and mandates that all municipalities list which are permitted, restricted, or conditional on agricultural properties of at least one acre. The bill ensures existing agritourism uses can continue under current rules while requiring new ordinances to allow all listed activities (e.g., farm tours, on-site produce stores) on properties meeting the acreage threshold. Local governments may still enforce zoning, safety, and licensing rules but cannot impose stricter limits than existing regulations for current operations. This affects farmers hosting agritourism activities and local governments responsible for creating compliant ordinances.