The right to farm is hereby recognized to exist in this Township
and is hereby declared a permitted use in all zones of this Township.
This right to farm includes, but not by way of limitation:
[Ord. #1773, 12-28-2004, added] | ||
a.
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Production of agricultural and horticultural crops, trees, apiary
and forest products, livestock, poultry and other commodities as described
in the Standard Industrial Classification for agriculture, forestry,
fishing and trapping.
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b.
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Housing and employment of necessary farm laborers.
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c.
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Erection of essential agricultural buildings, including those
dedicated to the processing and packaging of the output of the commercial
farm and ancillary to agricultural and horticultural production.
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d.
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The grazing of animals and use of range for fowl.
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e.
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Construction of fences.
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f.
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The operation and transportation of large, slow-moving equipment
over roads within the township.
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g.
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Control of pests, including but not limited to insects and weeds,
predators and diseases of plants and animals.
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h.
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Conduction of agriculture-related educational and farm-based
recreational activities, provided that the activities are related
to marketing the agricultural or horticultural output of the commercial
farm and permission of the farm owner and lessee is obtained.
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i.
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Use of any and all equipment, including but not limited to irrigation
pumps and equipment, aerial and ground seeding and spraying, tractors,
harvest aides and bird control devices.
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j.
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Processing and packaging of the agricultural output of the commercial
farm.
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k.
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The operation of a farm market with attendant signage, including
the construction of building and parking areas in conformance with
Township standards.
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l.
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The operation of a pick-your-own operation with attendant signage.
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m.
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Replenishment of soil nutrients and improvement of soil tilth.
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n.
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Clearing of woodlands using open burning and other techniques,
installation and maintenance of vegetative and terrain alterations
and other physical facilities for water and soil conservation and
surface water control in wetland areas.
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o.
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On-site disposal of organic agricultural wastes.
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p.
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The application of manure and chemical fertilizers, insecticides
and herbicides.
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q.
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Installation of wells, ponds and other water resources for agricultural
purposes such as irrigation, sanitation and marketing preparation.
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r.
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Commercial farm operators may engage in any other agricultural
activity as determined by the State Agriculture Development Committee
and adopted by rule or regulation pursuant to the provisions of the
Administrative Procedure Act, P.L. 1968, c.410 (N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1
et seq.).
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