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3.3.12aht to Use the Protected Property for Customary Rural Enterprises. Grantor retains the right to use the Protected Property, for otherwise lawful and customary rural enterprises, such as, but not limited to, farm machinery repair, sawmills, firewood distribution, for nature and historic tours, equestrian activities, and other passive or "Ecotourism", "Agritourism" and "Special Events" as defined herein, educational programs or farm meetings and like activities, so long as such activities are consistent with County zoning regulations and permits required by and issued by County under its laws and ordinances. Any structures required for permitted purposes shall be located only within the Farmstead Areas, as shown on Exhibit . Any permanent or temporary structure or otherwise addition to the impervious surface shall not cause the total impervious surface restriction of the Prot e c Property to exceed two percent (2%). 1 Grantor has the right to establish and carry out customary rural enterprises p d�uch activities are compatible with the Conservation Purposes of this ALE and age is It and forestry uses of the Protected Property, and are subordinate to the agr'C tturay a residential use of the Protected Property. The enterprises shall be conducted in Hifdings required for the agricultural use of the Protected Property or the residences in 'W ffi'ih fuletime employees of the farm reside. Enterprises which market petroleum or cherni p7 dDcts are prohibited. For purposes herein, the term "Ecotourism" shall be broadly defi ed to mean tourism and activities that are earned out in a relatively undisturbed natural area that serves as a tool for the education, appreciation, and promotion of natural and culturdl heritage that has minimal negative impacts on the environment and fainting, resources of the Protected Property and promotes conservation and best management pr t evs`and provides constructive ongoing contributions to and for the local community. ,1; The term "Agritourism' shall be broad) �^P<iir[ed to mean those farming activities and traditional ruin) activities that are Rarn "i. on any agricultural location, including horticultural and agribusiness operfitigns, that allows members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment, active involvement, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy rural activities, including farming,ranching, historic, cultural, harvest-your-own activities, or natuml activities andaJjractions, or "Special Events" as defined herein, that have minimal negative impacts upppnn r e environment and the Conservation Values of the Protected Property and are limited to `Mpimis" access to and uses of the Protected Property. An activity is an Agntomsm activity hether or not the participant paid to participate in the activity. The tt�Nal Events" shall be broadly defined to mean a one-time or infrequently occu vent outside normal "Agritoudsm" programs or activities that provides for an a ul y based leisurc, social or cultural experience outside the normal range of Agri rn. sm choices or beyond the everyday agricultural experience such as but not limited to: al festivals, harvest celebrations, field days, square dances, and the like. In no event ll "Special Events" exist on the Protected Property for more than seven (7) days per twelve (12) month period nor exist in a manner that negatively impacts the soils or Conservation Values. Any parking associated with such events shall be located within the Farmstead Areas and/or existing farm roads as depicted in Exhibit 3.4. Construction on the Protected Property - nroced t (' stmct B 7din sand Other Improvements. The Grantor's rights to construct or reconstruct/repair buildings and other improvements are described in subparagraphs (a) through (e) below. Any construction or reconstnrction not permitted below is prohibited. All new structures and improvements must be located within the Farmstead Area, containing approximately 8.033 acres and described in F-7 Page 147