[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schaghticoke
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 9-11-1996 by L.L. No. 1-1996]
By the adoption of this law, the Town Board of Schaghticoke
declares its intent to maintain the desirable rural character of the
Town of Schaghticoke; to permit the continuation of the business of
farming as it is now carried out throughout the Town of Schaghticoke,
including, without limitation, in any agricultural districts within
the town; and to retain the existence of farms within the town in
view of the substantial contribution to the tax base as now provided
by said farms and farm properties. The Town Board of the Town of Schaghticoke
further recognizes that there exist certain farming practices which
must be permitted to be carried on in the furtherance of the business
of farming and which can be carried on within the Town of Schaghticoke
without interfering with the use and enjoyment of land not now devoted
to the business of farming.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any person, organization, entity, association, partnership
or corporation engaged in the business of agriculture, whether for
profit or otherwise, including the cultivation of land, the raising
of crops, the raising of livestock and the operation of poultry farms.
Any activity, now permitted by law, engaged in by a farmer
as defined herein, in connection with and in furtherance of the business
of farming and shall include, without limitation, the collection,
transportation, distribution and storage of animal wastes; storage,
transportation and use of equipment for tillage, planting and harvesting;
transportation, storage and use of legally permitted fertilizers and
limes, insecticides, herbicides, and pesticides all in accordance
with local, state and federal law and regulations and in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and warnings; construction
of farm structures and facilities as permitted by local and state
building codes and regulations; and construction and maintenance of
fences.
It is resolved by the Town Board of the Town of Schaghticoke
that farmers as defined herein may lawfully engage in farming practices
as defined herein within the Town of Schaghticoke at such times, including
the night time hours, and at such locations as is necessary to conduct
the business of farming, and that no person, entity, association,
partnership or corporation shall engage in any act to prevent or deter
such conduct as it is approved herein.
