The intent of this chapter is to recognize state law regarding the right
to farm [such as the Right to Farm Act (N.J.S.A. 4:1C-1 et seq.)], and to
assure the continuation and expansion of commercial and home agricultural
pursuits by encouraging a positive agricultural business climate and protecting
the farmer against inappropriate municipal regulations and private nuisance
suits, where best management practices are applied and are consistent with
relevant federal and state law and nonthreatening to the public health and
safety.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
AGRICULTURE
Production for sale of plants and animals useful to man, including
but not limited to: forages and sod crops; grains and feed crops; dairy animals
and dairy products; poultry and poultry products; livestock, including beef
cattle, sheep, horses, ponies, mules and goats, including the breeding, boarding,
raising, rehabilitating, training or grazing of any or all of such animals
(except that "livestock" shall not include dogs); bees and apiary products;
fur animals; trees and forest products; or when devoted to and meeting the
requirements and qualifications for payments and other compensation pursuant
to a soil conservation program under an agreement with an agency of the federal
government.
COMMERCIAL FARM
A.
A farm management unit of no less than five acres producing agricultural
or horticultural products worth $2,500 or more annually and satisfying the
eligibility criteria for differential property taxation pursuant to the Farmland
Assessment Act of 1964 (N.J.S.A. 54:4-23.1 et seq.); or
B.
A farm management unit less than five acres producing agricultural or
horticultural products worth $50,000 or more annually and otherwise satisfying
the eligibility criteria for differential property taxation pursuant to the
Farmland Assessment Act of 1964.
FARM MANAGEMENT UNIT
A parcel or parcels of land, whether contiguous or noncontiguous,
together with agricultural or horticultural buildings, structures and facilities,
producing agricultural or horticultural products and operated as a single
enterprise.
Nothing in this chapter, however, despite any other wording in this chapter, shall be construed to permit any use of land or structure in any manner contrary to the zoning regulations of this Township (including the provisions of Chapter
123 of this Code and any future zoning ordinance or regulation of the Township) or to permit any use of land or building or any activity or conduct which is contrary to any other ordinance or regulation of the Township, including those of its Board of Health, or which is contrary to any other local or any federal, state or county statute, law or regulation.