[Ord. 9/4/08]
The purpose of this chapter is to foster communication between
the Town of Little Compton and local farmers on actions that have
a direct and significant impact on agricultural operations as mandated
by RI Gen. Laws § 2-23.1-1 et seq.
[Ord. 9/4/08]
Notification shall be given to farmers on the list established
by the Division of Agriculture at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental
Management as provided for in RI Gen. Laws § 2-23.1-3. Matters
subject to notification shall include the following actions:
a. Change in the zoning and/or permitted uses of land used for farming;
b. Designation of or amendment to the designation of land used for farming
in comprehensive plans or land use ordinances;
c. Change in the manner of taxation of real and personal property used
for farming;
d. Establishment or amendment of programs for the transfer of development
rights affecting farming and hours of operation of machinery and equipment
used in farming;
e. Regulation of water use for farming purposes; and
f. Control of noise and hours of operation of machinery and equipment
used in farming.
Notice under this chapter shall be in addition to any other
notice required under Rhode Island law or local ordinance.
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[Ord. 9/4/08]
The Town Clerk is herein designated the official responsible
for providing notification to farmers on all matters.
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The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to impair,
limit, or restrict the power of a public body of the Town to take
emergency actions of a temporary duration that are necessary to protect
public health, safety, or welfare.
[Ord. 9/4/08]
Except in instances of knowing and willful noncompliance with
the provisions of this chapter, a failure to comply strictly with
any of the requirements of this chapter shall not be deemed to affect
or impair the validity of any action otherwise duly taken by a public
body.