As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
FARM
Includes livestock, dairy, poultry, furbearing animals, aquaculture,
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 Rochester at any and
all such times and all such locations as are reasonably necessary
to conduct the business of farming. For any activity or operations,
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 and on plats of subdivisions submitted for approval pursuant
to Town Law § 276:
"This property may border a farm, as defined in Chapter 75 of the Town of Rochester Code. Residents should be aware that farmers have the right to undertake farm practices which may generate dust, odor, smoke, noise and vibrations and which may involve insecticides, herbicides, pesticides, etc."
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