As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
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:
"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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