3250 Bennett Lane Calistoga

3250 Bennett Lane, Calistoga 


price upon request 

For further information please contact: 

Paul Spitler 

V&E Properties 

Direct:707.480.7882 

plndmn@earthlink.net 

dre#: 00846225 

Mark Stornetta 

Alain Pinel Realtors 

Direct: 707.815.8749 

mstornetta@apr.com 

dre#: 01440416

3250 Bennett Lane, Calistoga

Price $12,500,000 

3250 Bennett Lane 

Property Description 

Assessor’s Parcel # 017-130-060, 061, and 005 

Address: 

Parcel Size: 


Three parcels totaling 87.83+/- acres with 60.30 net vineyard acres. 

Parcel 1- 40.76 acres, AP 017-130-060 per Napa County Assessor 

Parcel 2 - 46.27 acres, AP 017-130-061 per Napa County Assessor 

Parcel 3 - .80 acres, AP 017-130-005 per Napa County Assessor 

Location: 

Zoning: 

Appellation: 

Physical Features: 

Located north of Calistoga and at the base of the foothills of Mt. St. Helena. 

Neighboring vineyards adjacent to this property include Markham, Chateau 

Montelena, Kendall Jackson, Robert Pecota and Sutter Home. 

AP 

Napa Valley 

This property is comprised of three parcels totaling 87.83 acres. 60.3+/- acres 

are planted to vineyard on Bale and Cole loam soils with gravel at an elevation 

of 420’- 440’. Full sun exposure allows this vineyard site to produce high 

quality red varietals with harvest dates ranging from late September to mid 

October depending on the year. 

Varietal plantings are: 

Varietal Acres (+/-) % of Total 

Cabernet Franc 4.72 7.8% 

Cabernet Sauvignon 33.07 54.8% 

Petite Syrah 2.45 4.1% 

Petite Verdot 5.83 9.7% 

Zinfandel 14.83 23.6% 

Total Vineyard Acres 60.30 100% 

Plantings by year are: 

Year Acres (+/-) % of Total 

2003 13.59 22.5% 

2004 4.72 7.8% 

2005 27.61 45.8& 

2009 12.26 20.3% 

2010 2.12 3.5% 

Total Vineyard Acres 60.30 100% 

The NCRS identifies the soils as 68%+/- Bale loam and 31%+/- Cole silt loam. 

Views sweep 360 degrees up to Mt. St Helena, over to the Palisades around the 

valley floor and west to the Mayacamas. 

Fruit characteristics: 

Bold aromas and complex flavors with well integrated tannins. 

This information was gathered from third party sources including the seller and public records, without further verification. 

Prospective buyers are advised to verify all information and to retain appropriate professionals to obtain advice or assistance.

3250 Bennett Lane 

Property Description 

Grape Sales: 

Grapes produced from this vineyard are used by Rombauer Winery in their Napa 

Valley Cabernet Sauvignon program. There have been no outside grape sales to 

other wineries. 

Wine samples are available upon request. 

Structures: 

Utilities: 

Water Source 

A 1,253 +/- sq ft (per county records) A-frame cottage built in 1969 is located 

on AP 017-130-061. 

Electric and propane. Water to the A-frame cottage is provided by a connection 

to the City of Calistoga Water District. 

There is a 30+/- acre foot reservoir that is filled with water captured by 

underground drain tiles during the winter months and pumped into the reservoir. 

In addition there are three wells, Well 1 (northwest location) is used for topping 

the reservoir, Well 2 (adjacent to 2-10,000 tanks) is sometimes used to top the 

reservoir and adjacent to 2-10,000 gallon tanks, and well 3 is a domestic well for 

the house. 

This information was gathered from third party sources including the seller and public records, without further verification. 

Prospective buyers are advised to verify all information and to retain appropriate professionals to obtain advice or assistance.

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Property Detail Report 

Subject Property 

Napa County 

Owner Info: 

Owner Name : Rombauer Vineyards Inc Tax Billing Zip+4 : 9663 

Tax Billing Address : 3522 Silverado Trl N Recording Date : 07/18/2011 

Tax Billing City & State : St Helena CA 

County Use Code : Ctr Land Vineyard 

Tax Billing Zip : 94574 

Universal Land Use : Vineyard 

Location Info: 

School District : Calistoga 

Zoning : Ap 

Census Tract : 2019.00 

Tax Info: 

Tax ID : 017-130-060-000 Total Assessment : $1,628,908 

Assessment Year : 2011 Tax Area : 055000 

Land Assessment : $1,620,678 

Characteristics: 

Lot Sq Ft : 1775505.6 Lot Acres : 40.76 

Last Market Sale: 

Recording Date : 07/18/2011 

Owner Name : Rombauer Vineyards Inc 

Document No : 16161 

Seller : Rancho Alto Vineyards Inc 

Deed Type : Grant Deed 

Sales History: 


Buyer Name : Rombauer Vineyards 

Inc 

Seller Name : Rancho Alto 

Vineyards Inc 


Document Type : Grant Deed 

Mortgage History: 

Mortgage Date : 07/18/2011 07/18/2011 

Mortgage Amt : $3,565,320 $1,891,073 

Mortgage Lender : Silicon Vly Bk Private Individual 

Mortgage Type : Conventional Private Party Lender 

Borrower 1 : Rancho Alto 

Rombauer Vineyards 

Vineyards Inc Inc 

Courtesy of Mark Stornetta 

BAREIS 

The data within this report is compiled by CoreLogic from public and private sources. If desired, the accuracy of the data contained herein 

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My Property - Parcel Detail 

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Parcel Information 

The following information was found for Parcel number 017130060000 

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Permits 

Permit # Type Status Date 

P08-00608 Planning / PL Permits / Land Division And Mergers / Tentative Parcel Map Approved 04/26/2010 

W11-00024 PublicWorks / PW Permits / Lot Line / Lot Line Adjustment Pending 02/14/2011 

GIS Parcel Information 

County Zoning: AP 

Township & Range: T09N-R07W 

Flood Zone: Parcel falls within the FEMA Flood Zone 

USGS Quad Name: Calistoga 

Voting Precinct: 313263 

School District: Calistoga Jt. Unified 

Supervisorial District: District - 3 

Census Tract: 201900 

Aerial Photo: 

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3250 Bennett Ln 

Calistoga, CA 94515-9724 

Napa County 

Owner Info: 

Owner Name : Rombauer Vineyards Inc Recording Date : 07/18/2011 

Tax Billing Address : 3522 Silverado Trl N Annual Tax : $39,527 


County Use Code : Ctr Vineyard W/Res 


Universal Land Use : Residential (Nec) 

Tax Billing Zip+4 : 9663 



Carrier Route : R003 

Subdivision : Carne Humana Rancho 

Zoning : Ap 

Census Tract : 2019.00 Map Page/Grid : 325-J5 

Tax Info: 

Tax ID : 017-130-061-000 Improved Assessment : $76,446 

Tax Year : 2010 Total Assessment : $1,975,775 

Annual Tax : $39,527 % Improv : 4% 

Assessment Year : 2011 Tax Area : 055000 

Land Assessment : $1,893,159 

Legal Description : Carne Humana Rho 


Lot Sq Ft : 2015521.2 Lot Acres : 46.27 

Building Sq Ft : 1,253 

Construction : Wood 

Quality : Average Total Rooms : 7 

Bedrooms : 4 Year Built : 1969 

Total Baths : 3 Effective Year Built : 1969 

Full Baths : 3 



Owner Name : Rombauer Vineyards Inc 





Recording Date : 07/18/2011 02/20/1997 

Buyer Name : Rombauer Vineyards 

Inc 

Rancho Alto 

Vineyard's Inc 


Aeco Plating Co Inc 

Vineyards Inc 

Document No : 16161 3730 

Document Type : Grant Deed 

Corporation Grant 

Deed 

Mortgage History:






Permits 

Permit # Type Status Date 

B01-00268 Building / Accessory Structures / Water Tank / New Finaled 03/08/2001 

B03-01979 Building / Electrical Plumbing Mechanical / Agriculture Electric / New Finaled 12/18/2003 

P08-00279 Planning / PL Permits / Use Permit / Hot Air Balloon Launching Site Approved 05/01/2008 










Aerial Photo: 




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Napa County 

Owner Info: 

Owner Name : Rombauer Vieyards Inc Recording Date : 07/18/2011 

Tax Billing Address : 3522 Silverado Trl N Annual Tax : $674 


County Use Code : Vacant Land-Rural 


Universal Land Use : Agricultural Land 

Tax Billing Zip+4 : 9663 



Zoning : Ap 

Census Tract : 2019.00 Map Page/Grid : 325-H6 

Tax Info: 

Tax ID : 017-130-005-000 Land Assessment : $59,981 

Tax Year : 2010 Total Assessment : $64,031 

Annual Tax : $674 Tax Area : 055000 

Assessment Year : 2011 


Lot Sq Ft : 34,848 Lot Acres : .8 



Owner Name : Rombauer Vieyards Inc 





Recording Date : 07/18/2011 07/02/1998 02/09/1998 03/03/1984 

Sale Price : $25,000 

Nominal : 

Y 

Buyer Name : Rombauer Vieyards Bank Of America Aves Fred J 

Inc 

Nt&Sa Successor 


Aves Fred J Trust 

Vineyards Inc 

Document No : 16161 8018-755 3171 1357-7 

Document Type : Grant Deed Deed (Reg) Quit Claim Deed Deed (Reg) 

Mortgage History: 

Mortgage Date : 07/18/2011 07/18/2011 09/10/2003 07/23/2001 

Mortgage Amt : $3,565,320 $1,891,073 $1,900,000 

Mortgage Lender : Silicon Vly Bk Private Individual Silicon Vly Bk Silicon Vly Bk 

Mortgage Type : Conventional Private Party Lender Conventional 

Borrower 1 : Rancho Alto 

Vineyards Inc 

Rombauer Vieyards 

Inc 

Rombauer Vineyards 

Inc 

Rancho Alto 

Vineyards Inc 

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Permits 

No Permits Found 










Aerial Photo: 




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Aerial Overview of 3250 Bennett Lane 


APN#: 017-130-060, 017-130-061 & 017-130-005 

Presented by: Mark Stornetta & Paul Spitler 



Direct: 707.815.8749 


DRE#: 01440416 

Paul Spitler 


Direct: 707.480.7882 


DRE#: 00846225 


Parcel Block Variety Net Acres Rootstock Clone Vine Spacing 

2 Petite Verdot 2.00 110R 400 2,489 

1A Cab Sauv 10.02 110R 337 12,462 

1B Cab Sauv 1.57 110R 341 1,958 

4A Cab Sauv 5.63 039-16 15,169 4,901 

6A Cab Franc 2.80 420A 332 3,481 

6B Cab Franc 1.92 420A 332 2,391 

7A Petite Verdot 1.91 3309 400 2,375 

7B Petite Verdot 1.92 3309 400 2,393 

8A Cab Sauv 3.08 3309 4 3,832 

8B Cab Sauv 3.34 3309 4 4,153 

Bennett 1 (017-‐130-‐060) 34.19 40,435 

Apn#: 017-130-060 

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5 Zinfandel 2.26 St. George 2,817 

10 Cab Sauv 5.06 101-14 6 6,298 

11 Zinfandel 7.52 St. George Deaver 9,355 

12A Petite Syrah 1.11 101-14 1,386 

12B Petite Syrah 1.34 101-14 1,671 

3A Zinfandel 2.12 St. George 2,640 

3B Cab Sauv 2.04 101-14 30 2,533 

4B Zinfandel 2.33 St. George 2,898 

9A Cab Sauv 0.91 101-14 191 1,128 

9B Cab Sauv 1.42 101-14 191 1,762 

Bennett 2 (017-‐130-‐061) 26.11 32,488 

11 12b 

Vineyard Total 60.30 72,923 

Apn#: 017-130-061 

Parcel Number 

Acres 

Total 

Vineyard 

017-130-060 40.76 34.19 

017-130-061 46.27 26.11 

017-130-005 0.80 0 

Total: 87.83 60.30 

While the information contained in this spreadsheet has been obtained from 

sources believed to be reliable, it is not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. 

Prospect buyers are advised to independently verify the accuracy of all information.

Vineyard Block Detail of 3250 Bennett Lane 


APN#: 017-130-060, 017-130-061 & 017-130-005 




Direct: 707.815.8749 


DRE#: 01440416 

Paul Spitler 


Direct: 707.480.7882 


DRE#: 00846225 

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Parcel Block Variety Year Planted Net Acres Vine Spacing vines/acre Rootstock Clone Rows Vine Spacing 

2 Petite Verdot 2003 2.00 5'x7' 1,244 110R 400 31 2,489 

1A Cab Sauv 2003 10.02 5'x7' 1,244 110R 337 114 12,462 

1B Cab Sauv 2003 1.57 5'x7' 1,244 110R 341 22 1,958 

4A Cab Sauv 2009 5.63 5'x10' 871 039-16 15,169 106 4,901 

6A Cab Franc 2004 2.80 5'x7' 1,244 420A 332 49 3,481 

6B Cab Franc 2004 1.92 5'x7' 1,244 420A 332 41 2,391 

7A Petite Verdot 2005 1.91 5'x7' 1,244 3309 400 33 2,375 

7B Petite Verdot 2005 1.92 5'x7' 1,244 3309 400 33 2,393 

8A Cab Sauv 2005 3.08 5'x7' 1,244 3309 4 57 3,832 

8B Cab Sauv 2005 3.34 5'x7' 1,244 3309 4 57 4,153 

Total (017-‐130-‐060) 34.19 40,435 

5 Zinfandel 2009 2.26 5'x7' 1,244 St. George 60 2,817 

10 Cab Sauv 2005 5.06 5'x7' 1,244 101-14 6 96 6,298 

11 Zinfandel 2005 7.52 5'x7' 1,244 St. George Deaver 96 9,355 

12A Petite Syrah 2005 1.11 5'x7' 1,244 101-14 21 1,386 

12B Petite Syrah 2005 1.34 5'x7' 1,244 101-14 21 1,671 

3A Zinfandel 2010 2.12 5'x7' 1,244 St. George 30 2,640 

3B Cab Sauv 2009 2.04 5'x7' 1,244 101-14 30 30 2,533 

4B Zinfandel 2009 2.33 5'x7' 1,244 St. George 84 2,898 

9A Cab Sauv 2005 0.91 5'x7' 1,244 101-14 191 24 1,128 

9B Cab Sauv 2005 1.42 5'x7' 1,244 101-14 191 83 1,762 

Total (017-‐130-‐061) 26.11 32,488 

Grand Total 60.30 72,923 

Total Tons Yield/Acre 

Projected Actual Projected Actual 

Parcel Block Variety Year Planted Net Acres Vine Spacing 2011 2010 2009 2008 2011 2010 2009 2008 

2 Petite Verdot 2003 2.00 5'x7' 5.00 5.61 6.68 4.10 2.50 2.81 3.34 2.05 

1A Cab Sauv 2003 10.02 5'x7' 25.04 31.61 33.42 19.39 2.50 3.15 3.34 1.93 

1B Cab Sauv 2003 1.57 5'x7' 3.93 5.51 4.59 2.71 2.50 3.51 2.92 1.72 

4A Cab Sauv 2009 5.63 5'x10' 

6A Cab Franc 2004 2.80 5'x7' 2.80 3.05 1.00 1.09 

6B Cab Franc 2004 1.92 5'x7' 1.92 2.39 1.00 1.24 

7A Petite Verdot 2005 1.91 5'x7' 9.57 8.49 14.12 8.22 5.01 4.45 7.39 4.30 

7B Petite Verdot 2005 1.92 5'x7' 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 

8A Cab Sauv 2005 3.08 5'x7' 7.70 7.46 2.79 3.76 2.50 2.42 0.91 1.22 

8B Cab Sauv 2005 3.34 5'x7' 8.35 8.64 3.82 2.50 2.59 1.14 

Total (017-‐130-‐060) 34.19 64.31 72.76 61.60 41.99 

5 Zinfandel 2009 2.26 5'x7' 

10 Cab Sauv 2005 5.06 5'x7' 5.06 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 

11 Zinfandel 2005 7.52 5'x7' 22.56 19.65 20.00 8.97 3.00 2.61 2.66 1.19 

12A Petite Syrah 2005 1.11 5'x7' 3.33 3.27 3.27 1.85 3.00 2.95 2.95 1.66 

12B Petite Syrah 2005 1.34 5'x7' 4.03 3.89 3.60 2.64 3.01 2.90 2.69 1.97 

3A Zinfandel 2010 2.12 5'x7' 

3B Cab Sauv 2009 2.04 5'x7' 

4B Zinfandel 2009 2.33 5'x7' 

9A Cab Sauv 2005 0.91 5'x7' 1.81 1.46 0.67 1.99 1.60 0.73 

9B Cab Sauv 2005 1.42 5'x7' 2.84 3.34 1.73 2.00 2.35 1.22 

Total (017-‐130-‐061) 26.11 39.63 31.61 26.87 15.86 

Grand Total 60.30 103.94 104.37 88.47 57.85 

While the information contained in this spreadsheet has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, it is not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. Prospect buyers are advised to 

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Neighboring Parcels of 3250 Bennett Lane 


APN#: 017-130-060, 017-130-061 & 017-130-005 




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DRE#: 01440416 

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Direct: 707.480.7882 


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Montelena Associates 

A. 017-130-050 

Markham Vineyards 

B. 017-130-004 

Napa Valley Farm & Ranch Co 

C. 017-130-055 

D. 017-130-054 

E. 017-130-053 

F. 017-160-001 

Barbara Banke 

G. 017-160-052 

Peter & Anne Nissen 

H. 017-130-035 

Sutter Home Winery Inc. 

I. 017-130-031 

Rita Godward 

J. 017-130-047 

Calistoga Artisan Village Llc 

K. 017-150-007 

Robert Pecota 

L. 017-150-006 

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A ERI A L O VERVIEW OF 3250 B ENNETT L A NE 

3250 Bennett BENNETT Lane, L ANE , Calistoga CALI STOGA 

APN#: A N 017-130-060 & 017-130-061 

Aerial Overview of 3250 Bennett Lane 


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Pumping Station 

Wind Machine 

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Apn#: 017-130-005 

While While the the information contained in in this this spreadsheet has been obtained from sources believed to to be be reliable, it it is is not not 

guaranteed guaranteed to to be be accurate accurate or or complete. Prospect buyers are advised to independently verify the the accuracy of of all all information.

Parcel Map of 3250 Bennett Lane 


APN#: 017-130-060, 017-130-061 & 017-130-005 




Direct: 707.815.8749 


DRE#: 01440416 

Paul Spitler 


Direct: 707.480.7882 


DRE#: 00846225

Soil Map—Napa County, California 

(3250 Bennett Lane, Calistoga) 

38° 36' 27'' 

38° 36' 1'' 

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122° 36' 50'' 122° 36' 50'' 

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Evey Rd 

533800 

533900 

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534000 

Bennett Ln 

534000 

Map Scale: 1:5,750 if printed on A size (8.5" x 11") sheet. 

Meters 

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Natural Resources 

Conservation Service 

Web Soil Survey 

National Cooperative Soil Survey 

8/27/2011 

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Soil Map–Napa County, California 

(3250 Bennett Lane, Calistoga) 

MAP LEGEND 

MAP INFORMATION 

Area of Interest (AOI) 

Area of Interest (AOI) 

Soils 

Soil Map Units 

Special Point Features 

Blowout 

Borrow Pit 

Clay Spot 

Closed Depression 

Gravel Pit 

Gravelly Spot 

Landfill 

Lava Flow 

Marsh or swamp 

Mine or Quarry 

Miscellaneous Water 

Perennial Water 

Rock Outcrop 

Saline Spot 

Sandy Spot 

Severely Eroded Spot 

Sinkhole 

Slide or Slip 

Sodic Spot 

Spoil Area 

Stony Spot 

Very Stony Spot 

Wet Spot 

Other 

Special Line Features 

Gully 

Short Steep Slope 

Other 

Political Features 

Cities 

Water Features 

Streams and Canals 

Transportation 

Rails 

Interstate Highways 

US Routes 

Major Roads 

Local Roads 

Map Scale: 1:5,750 if printed on A size (8.5" × 11") sheet. 

The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:24,000. 

Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. 

Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause 

misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line 

placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting 

soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. 

Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for accurate map 

measurements. 

Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service 

Web Soil Survey URL: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov 

Coordinate System: UTM Zone 10N NAD83 

This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of 

the version date(s) listed below. 

Soil Survey Area: Napa County, California 

Survey Area Data: Version 4, Dec 10, 2007 

Date(s) aerial images were photographed: 6/22/2005 

The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were 

compiled and digitized probably differs from the background 

imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting 

of map unit boundaries may be evident. 





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Soil Map–Napa County, California 


Map Unit Legend 

Napa County, California (CA055) 

Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 

103 Bale loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 60.4 68.6% 

118 Cole silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 27.7 31.4% 

Totals for Area of Interest 88.0 100.0% 





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Chapter 18.16 - AP AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT 

http://library.municode.com/HTML/16513/level2/TIT18ZO_C... 

Napa County, California, Code of Ordinances >> Title 18 - ZONING* >> Chapter 18.16 - AP 

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT >> 


Sections: 

18.16.010 - Intent of classification. 

18.16.020 - Uses allowed without a use permit. 

18.16.030 - Uses permitted upon grant of a use permit. 

18.16.040 - Other regulations applicable. 

18.16.010 - Intent of classification. 

The AP district classification is intended to be applied in the fertile valley and foothill areas of Napa 

County in which agriculture is and should continue to be the predominant land use, where uses 

incompatible to agriculture should be precluded and where the development of urban-type uses would be 

detrimental to the continuance of agriculture and the maintenance of open space which are economic and 

aesthetic attributes and assets of the county. 

(Ord. 511 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 12200) 

18.16.020 - Uses allowed without a use permit. 

The following uses shall be allowed in all AP districts without use permits: 

A. 

B. 

C. 

D. 

E. 

F. 

G. 

H. 

I. 

J. 

K. 

Agriculture; 

One single-family dwelling unit per legal lot; 

Residential care facilities (small); 

Family day care homes (small); 

Family day care homes (large), subject to Section 18.104.070 

One guest cottage, provided that all of the conditions set forth in Section 18.104.080 are met; 

Wineries and related accessory uses and structures which legally existed prior to July 31, 

1974 without the requirement that a use permit be issued, and which have not been 

abandoned; provided, that the extent of such uses and structures have been determined in 

accordance with the procedure set forth in Section 18.132.050. No expansion beyond those 

which existed prior to July 31, 1974 may occur unless specifically authorized by use permit, 

issued in conformance with the applicable provisions of this title; 

Small wineries which were issued a certificate of exemption prior to the date of adoption of the 

ordinance codified in this section, and used the certificate in the manner set forth in Section 

18.124.080 before the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section in conformance 

with the applicable certificate of exemption, Section 18.08.600 of this code, and any resolution 

adopted pursuant thereto; 

Wineries and related accessory uses which have been authorized by use permit and used in 

a manner set forth in Section 18.124.080 or any predecessor section; provided, that no 

expansion of uses or structures beyond those which were authorized by a use permit or 

modification of a use permit issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this 

section shall be permitted except as may be authorized by a subsequent use permit issued 

pursuant to this title; 

Minor antennas meeting the requirements of Sections 18.119.240 through 18.119.260 

Telecommunication facilities, other than satellite earth stations, that meet the performance 

standards specified in Section 18.119.200, provided that prior to issuance of any building 

permit, or the commencement of the use if no building permit is required, the director or 

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his/her designee has issued a site plan approval pursuant to Chapter 18.140; and 

Farmworker housing (i) providing accommodations for six or fewer employees, or (ii) 

consisting of no more than thirty-six beds in group quarters or twelve units designed for use 

by a single household, and otherwise consistent with Health and Safety Code Sections 

17021.5 and 17021.6, or successor provisions, subject to the conditions set forth in Sections 

18.104.300 and 18.104.310, as applicable. 

(Ord. No. 1323, § 5, 6-23-2009; Ord. 1097 § 12, 1996; Ord. 947 § 10, 1990: Ord. 816 § 6, 1986; Ord. 815 § 4, 1986; 

Ord. 629 § 2, 1980: Ord. 511 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 12201) 

18.16.030 - Uses permitted upon grant of a use permit. 

The following uses may be permitted in all AP districts, but only upon grant of a use permit pursuant 

to Section 18.124.010: 

A. 

B. 

C. 

D. 

E. 

F. 

G. 

H. 

I. 

J. 

K. 

Farmworker housing and seasonal farmworker centers conforming to Section 18.104.300 or 

18.104.310, unless exempt from a use permit requirement under subsection (M) of Section 

18.16.020 

Facilities, other than wineries, for the processing of agricultural products grown or raised on 

the same parcels or contiguous parcels under the same ownership; 

Kennels and veterinary facilities; 

Feed lots; 

Noncommercial wind energy and conversion systems; 

Wineries, as defined in Section 18.08.640 

The following uses in connection with a winery: 

1. Crushing of grapes outside or within a structure, 

2. On-site aboveground disposal of wastewater generated by the winery, 

3. Aging, processing and storage of wine in bulk, 

4. Bottling and storage of bottled wine and shipping and receiving of bulk and bottled 

wine, provided the wine bottled or received does not exceed the permitted production 

capacity, 

5. Any or all of the following uses provided that, in the aggregate, such uses are clearly 

incidental, related and subordinate to the primary operation of the winery as a 

production facility: 

a. Office and laboratory uses, 

b. Marketing of wine as defined in Section 18.08.370 

c. Retail sale of (1) wine fermented or refermented and bottled at the winery, 

irrespective of the county of origin of the grapes from which the wine was made, 

providing nothing herein shall excuse the application of subsections (B) and (C) 

of Section 18.104.250 regulating the source of grapes; and (2) wine produced 

by or for the winery from grapes grown in Napa County; 

The following uses, when accessory to a winery: 

1. Tours and tastings, as defined in Section 18.08.620 

2. Display, but not sale, of art, 

3. Display, but not sale, of items of historical, ecological or viticultural significance to the 

wine industry, 

4. Sale of wine-related products, 

5. Child day care centers limited to caring for children of employees of the winery; 

Telecommunication facilities, other than satellite earth stations, that do not meet one or more 

of the performance standards specified in Section 18.119.200 

Satellite earth stations that cannot, for demonstrated technical reasons acceptable to the 

director, be located in an Industrial (I), Industrial Park (IP), or General Industrial (GI) zoning 

district; 

Facilities, other than wineries, for the processing of agricultural products where the products 

are grown or raised within the county, provided that the facility is located on a parcel of ten or 

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more acres, does not exceed five thousand gross square feet, and is not industrial in 

character. Only those agricultural products raised or processed on-site may be sold at the 

facility; 

Farm management uses not meeting one or more of the standards contained in subsections 

(E)(2), (E)(3), and (E)(4) of Section 18.08.040 

(Ord. No. 1340, § 3, 5-11-2010; Ord. No. 1323, § 6, 6-23-2009; Ord. 1285 § 2, 2006: Ord. 1275 § 1, 2006: Ord. 1246 

§ 6, 2004: Ord. 1097 § 13, 1996; Ord. 1040 § 5, 1993; Ord. 947 § 11, 1990: Ord. 757 § 1, 1983; Ord. 511 § 1 (part), 

1976: prior code § 12202) 

18.16.040 - Other regulations applicable. 

The regulations shown for AP zoning districts in the Schedule of Zoning District Regulations, Section 

18.104.010, shall apply to each structure and to each use of land within the agriculture preserve district. 

(Ord. 511 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 12203) 

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