As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FARM
Includes livestock, dairy, poultry, fur-bearing animals, aquiculture, 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. Special provisions related to poultry are set forth in §
112-5 et seq.
Farmers, as well as those employed, retained or otherwise authorized
to act on behalf of farmers, may lawfully engage in farming practices
within the Village of Round Lake at any and all such times and all
such locations as are reasonably necessary to conduct the business
of farming. 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 and
on plats of subdivisions submitted for approval pursuant to Town Law
§ 276 or Village Law § 7-728: "This property may
border a farm, as defined in Village Local Law No. 2-1996. Residents
should be aware that farmers have the right to undertake farm practices
which may generate dust, odor, smoke, noise and vibration."
The Village Board of the Village of Round Lake hereby finds
that the keeping of hens can play a role in ensuring a source of local
food and a sustainable environment but that the improper maintenance
of hens in residential neighborhoods may cause nuisances to nearby
residential properties and can create conditions which are unsanitary
and unsafe. Therefore, it is the intent of the Village Board, pursuant
to Article IX of the New York State Constitution, Article 18 of the
General Municipal Law and §§ 10 and 20 of the Municipal
Home Rule Law of New York State, to permit and regulate the keeping
of hens within the Village of Round Lake. This article allows the
keeping of small flocks of hens, subject to permit, by residents of
single-family dwellings in parcels zoned RV-1 and RV-2. The conditions imposed by this article are intended to
facilitate the harboring of hens in a manner that is consistent with
the residential character of the Village and so as to not cause or
contribute to nuisances or pollution or otherwise adversely impact
neighboring property owners in any way.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CHICKEN
A domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat.
CHICKEN RUN
An outdoor area that is enclosed on all sides, including
the top, by fencing and which is attached to or surrounding a chicken
coop. A run shall have a doorway or hatch that allows chickens to
access the space.
COOP
A structure that is designed to house chickens and is enclosed
on all sides by a roof, doors, and walls with or without windows,
whether stationary, mobile or portable.
PROPERTY OWNER
A person with fee title or a leasehold to a parcel of real
property.
RUN
An enclosed area for chickens to roam and eat.
It shall be unlawful for any person, association, group or organization
within the limits of the Village to keep chickens without a permit
in Zoning Districts RV- 1 and RV-2. Cocks are prohibited in Zoning
Districts RV-1 and RV-2. Permits are nontransferable.
Educational literature shall be provided by the Village with
the application materials.