§ 219-34. Agriculture and livestock.

A. The growing of field or garden crops, vineyards, orchards and nurseries, the keeping of livestock on a lot of 10 acres or more and the keeping of fowl on a lot of five acres or more shall be permitted in all districts, provided that:

(1) Building structures for such uses shall be located not less than 150 feet from any side or rear lot line and shall additionally conform to the front yard requirements for the principal building.

(2) The storage of manure or other dust or odor-producing substances shall be adequately screened from the view of adjacent properties and located not less than 150 feet from any lot line.

B. Roadside stands shall be permitted in RA and R40 Districts, provided that:

(1) Such stands shall not exceed 1,000 square feet in total area.
(2) Such stands shall be located not less than 50 feet from any street line.
(3) Such stands shall be solely used for display and sale of agricultural products grown principally on the premises.

C. Outdoor agricultural storage for crates or other packing containers and farm equipment shall be permitted in RA and R40 Districts, provided that:

(1) Such crates or other packing containers are for use with agricultural products grown principally on the premises.
(2) No such storage is located within any required yard.

D. Horses.

(1) Horses for private use may be kept on properties within the RA and R40 Districts in accordance with the following schedule:

(2) More than five horses may be permitted, upon review and approval by the Planning Board and the issuance of a special permit in accordance with Article X, Special Permit Uses, with the following minimum considerations:

(a) The location of the property.
(b) The size of the property.
(c) Facilities, such as barns, stables, storage sheds, etc.
(d) Fences.
(e) Impact on adjacent properties and land uses.
(3) Fences and/or buffer areas shall be located in such a manner to adjacent properties so as not to cause a nuisance.