[Adopted 6-19-1996 by L.L. No. 1-1996]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
FARM
Includes livestock, dairy, poultry, fur-bearing 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 Milton 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:
"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."