Today, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will consider new regulations for winery events and tasting rooms. The county’s proposed ordinance would establish hours of operation, parking requirements, noise limits and food service requirements for wineries and tasting rooms that double as event centers. People who live in rural communities have been pushing for better defined regulations and standards for the past nine years. They’re hoping for rules that reduce the impacts on traffic, safety, water use, and other issues. But, winery representatives argue they need to keep the flexibility to host a wide range of events to attract visitors and grow their brands by selling their products directly to customers.
