[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Ballston as indicated
in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 8-6-1996 by L.L.
No. 1-1996]
A.
The Town Board of the Town of Ballston finds that farming
is an essential activity within the Town of Ballston.
B.
Farming, as defined herein, reinforces the special quality
of life enjoyed by citizens, provides the visual benefit of open space and
generates economic benefits and social well-being within the community. Therefore,
the Town of Ballston emphasizes to its residents and newcomers that this town
encourages its agriculture and requests its residents and newcomers to be
understanding of the necessary day-to-day operations of farming.
C.
It is the general purpose and intent of this article
to maintain and preserve the rural tradition and character of the Town of
Ballston, to permit the continuation of agricultural practices, to protect
the existence and operation of farms and to encourage the initiation and expansion
of farms and agricultural businesses.
D.
For the purpose of reducing future conflicts between
farmers and nonfarmers, it is necessary for notice to be given to future neighbors
about the nature of agricultural practices.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
All activities conducted on a farm, necessary to the operation of
a farm.
Livestock, dairy, poultry, furbearing animal, aquaculture, 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.
Farmers, as well as those employed, retained or otherwise authorized
to act on behalf of farmers, may lawfully engage in farming practices within
the Town of Ballston 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:
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"This property may border a farm, as defined in Town Law. Residents
should be aware that farmers have the right to undertake farm practices which
may generate dust, odor, smoke, noise and vibration."
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