As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
An easement, covenant, restriction or other interest in real
property created under the provisions of § 247 of the General
Municipal Law and/or the provisions of §§ 49-0301 through
49-0311 of the Environmental Conservation Law, which limits or restricts
development, management or use of such real property for the purpose
of preserving or maintaining the agricultural, scenic, open, historic,
archaeological, architectural or natural condition, character, significance
or amenities of the real property.
INTEREST
The fee or any lesser interest, including development right,
easement, covenant or contractual right, which achieves the open space
purposes of § 247 of the General Municipal Law of the State
of New York, to land within the Town of Red Hook.
OPEN SPACE or OPEN AREA
Any space or area characterized by natural scenic beauty
or whose existing openness, natural condition or present state of
use, if retained, would enhance the present or potential value of
abutting or surrounding development or would maintain or enhance the
conservation of natural or scenic resources. For the purposes of this
section, natural resources shall include, but not be limited to, agricultural
lands defined as open land actually used in bona fide agricultural
production.