[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Wilton 12-5-1996
by L.L. No. 3-1996. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Zoning — See Ch. 129.
A.
The Town Board of the Town of Wilton finds that farming
is an essential activity within the Town of Wilton.
B.
Farming, as defined herein, reinforces the special quality
of life enjoyed by citizens, provides the visual benefit of open space and
generates economic benefits and social well-being within the community. Therefore,
the Town of Wilton emphasizes to newcomers that this Town encourages its agriculture
practices and requests newcomers to be understanding of the necessary day-to-day
operations.
C.
It is the general purpose and intent of this chapter
to maintain and preserve the rural tradition and character of the Town of
Wilton, to permit the continuation of agricultural practices, to protect the
existence and operation of farms and to encourage the initiation and expansion
of farms and agricultural businesses.
D.
For the purpose of reducing future conflicts between
farmers and nonfarmers, it is necessary for notice to be given to future neighbors
about the nature of agricultural practices.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Includes all activities conducted on a farm necessary to the operation
of a farm.
Includes livestock, dairy, poultry, fur-bearing animal, aquaculture,
apiculture, fruit, vegetable and field crop farms, plantations, orchards,
nurseries, greenhouses or other similar operations used primarily for the
raising of agricultural or horticultural commodities.
Farmers, as well as those employed, retained or otherwise authorized
to act on behalf of farmers may lawfully engage in farming practices within
the Town of Wilton at any and all such times and all such locations as are
reasonably necessary to conduct the business of farming, provided that such
practices are legal under the zoning ordinances and other laws and ordinances
of the Town of Wilton and the State of New York. For any activity or operation,
in determining the reasonableness of the time, place and methodology of such
operation, due weight and consideration shall be given to both traditional
customs and procedures in the farming industry as well as to advances resulting
from increased knowledge and improved technologies.
The following notice shall be included in building permits, on plats
of subdivisions submitted for approval pursuant to Town Law § 276
and on certificates of occupancy:
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"This property may border a farm as defined in the Town of Wilton's
Right to Farm Law. Residents should be aware that farmers have
the right to undertake farm practices which may generate dust, odor, smoke,
noise and vibration."
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