land from time to time. Farmland Enhance Agricultural ELIMINATE:Adoption and Open the of measures to help Task Force Space are economic minimum lot sizes be essential for ability of large enough to support Mid: 3-5 years maintaining existing small farms and woodlot the scenic farms or operations (10-25 acres). landscapes, forestry as well as a operations. ELIMINATE:Maximum reminder of lot size/maximum their historic density in which a role in the farmer or woodlot community. owner can sell of a Indeed one minimum of 15 acres, farm is setting aside an currently additional amount of developing land under easement for programs for farming or woodlot educational management with a opportunities maximum density of one as living dwelling unit per 25 history acres. reminiscent of the late Note: strategies 1800’s. are not directly related to the policy. If a farmer has to sell a minimum of 15 acres he/she may be taking land out of production. ordinance provisions to encourage the clustering of subdivisions proposed for agricultural and commercial forest areas through density bonuses and other techniques.
land from time to time. Farmland and Open Space are essential for maintaining the scenic landscapes, as well as a reminder of their historic role in the community. Indeed one farm is currently developing programs for educational opportunities as living history reminiscent of the late 1800’s. Enhance the economic ability of existing farms or forestry operations. ELIMINATE:Adoption of measures to help minimum lot sizes be large enough to support small farms and woodlot operations (10-25 acres). ELIMINATE:Maximum lot size/maximum density in which a farmer or woodlot owner can sell of a minimum of 15 acres, setting aside an additional amount of land under easement for farming or woodlot management with a maximum density of one dwelling unit per 25 acres. Note: strategies are not directly related to the policy. If a farmer has to sell a minimum of 15 acres he/she may be taking land out of production. ordinance provisions to encourage the clustering of subdivisions proposed for agricultural and commercial forest areas through density bonuses and other techniques. Agricultural Task Force Mid: 3-5 years
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