As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS
Lands primarily used for agricultural uses, as defined herein
and which may or may not be conducted within a state-certified agricultural
district. Agricultural lands need not be in active use and maybe considered
such if left to lay fallow as part of regular crop rotation or any
prevailing market circumstances.
AGRICULTURAL USES
The practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising
livestock and other animals or insects and/or the preparation and
marketing of the resulting products in compliance with state regulations.
Uses shall be either traditional in the Hudson Valley or those recognized
as agricultural in nature by the State of New York Agriculture and
Markets Law.
BOAT
A vessel capable of carrying one or more people and intended
for use on the water. For the purposes of this chapter, "boat" shall
include a canoe, rowboat, kayak, paddleboard, motorboat, jet ski,
wave runner and other similar watercraft.
BUILDING
Any structure which is permanently affixed to the land, has
one or more floors and a roof and is intended for the shelter, housing
or enclosure of persons, animals or equipment or goods.
JUNK
Discarded, broken, or disabled material including, but not
limited to, furniture, appliances, toys, or other items that are not
in functioning condition.
LITTER
Discarded waste materials, including but not limited to,
paper wrappings, packaging materials, discarded or used bottles, and
discarded or used cans.
MOTOR VEHICLE
All vehicles propelled or drawn by power other than muscular
power, including automobiles, all-terrain vehicles, motorboats, recreational
vehicles, and towing and travel trailers.
OWNER
Any person owning property, as shown on the real property
records of Ulster County or on the last assessment role for taxes;
and shall also mean any lessee, tenant or other person having control
or possession of the property.
PROPERTY
A lot, plot, or parcel of land, including any structures
thereon.
STRUCTURE
A static construction of building materials, including buildings,
mobile homes, stadia, platforms, towers, sheds, storage bins, antennas
and other receivers, swimming pools and the like.
TRASH
Waste food products and other household garbage.
VERMIN
Various small animals, such as rats, that may be destructive
or injurious to health and/or property.
YARD
A space unoccupied by structures on the same lot with a building
or structure.