The AG Agricultural District is intended to preserve existing
agricultural lands in the Town and protect the rural character of
the area. The creation of the Agricultural District shall protect
existing agricultural areas from suburban and urban development, encourage
the continuation of agriculture, reduce land conflicts and preserve
open space and natural resources.
The following uses are permitted in the AG District:
A.
Boarding of animals.
B.
Forestry, lumbering and reforestation.
C.
Game farms, fish hatcheries and fishing reserves.
D.
Generalized or specialized farm operations.
E.
Nurseries, orchards, greenhouses, vineyards.
F.
Roadside stands, including only movable or temporary structures for
the sale of agricultural products grown principally by the operator
during the harvest season.
G.
Single-family detached dwellings.
H.
Wildlife sanctuaries, woodland preserves, arboretums.
The following are the accessory uses, buildings and structures
permitted in the AG District, provided that such accessory uses and
buildings shall not be constructed until the permitted use has been
established:
A.
Decks, terraces and patios located in the side or rear yard.
B.
Dish antennas three feet or less in diameter.
C.
Farm-related buildings for the storage of products or equipment.
E.
Home occupations, low-intensity.
The following uses are allowed in the AG District subject to
site plan review:
The following are special permit uses in the AG District:
A.
Airstrips.
B.
Bed-and-breakfasts.
C.
Camping grounds.
D.
Essential services.
E.
Golf courses.
F.
Home occupations, high-intensity.
G.
Kennels.
H.
Stables or riding academies where animals are rented or leased.
J.
Any use or business not specifically mentioned in this chapter which,
in the opinion of the Planning Board, is similar in nature and scale
to a use or business permitted within the AG District listed above.
The following lot, area and yard requirements apply to the AG
District:
The following requirements apply to buildings constructed in
the AG District:
