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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Abandoned campfire starts fire in watershed ... Family Fest offers free back-to-school supplies ... Did you watch the Olympics? ... Abandoned campfire starts fire in watershed ... Family Fest offers free back-to-school supplies ... Did you watch the Olympics? ... OUR VIEW Our View: Food, wine and land-use planning Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Jul. 14, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jul. 14, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News Oregonians are proud of the land-use planning that protects farmland by concentrating non-farm development in urban areas. But even the best laws must be revisited from time to time as the economy changes and new industries emerge. The burgeoning winery industry is one example. The Legislature has attempted to set limits on winery events and operations, but it may be time for another look. One local winery, Belle Fiore outside of Ashland, finds itself the target of a citation from Jackson County for operating a restaurant without approval and by not confining its offerings to prepackaged food, as required under laws governing wineries on rural farmland. At the same time, the winery's owners say the Oregon Liquor Control Commission requires them to offer substantial food to customers because they are serving alcohol. Lawmakers addressed the issue of winery events in 2013. The law prohibits operating a full-service restaurant at a rural winery, but exactly what that means is the subject of some debate. Belle Fiore representatives have insisted the operation is not a full-service restaurant, but they also say the line between acceptable wine and food pairings and a prohibited "restaurant" is not entirely clear under the 2013 law. Wooldridge Creek winery owner Kara Olmo, who started a creamery there, says the answer may lie in the conditional use permit process. That would allow neighbors and other affected parties to raise concerns. Meanwhile, the Legislature should take another look at the issue and clarify what it meant by a full-service restaurant. DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Jul. 14, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501