Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutGreenhouse Guidelines DRAFT GREENHOUSE GUIDELINES FOR EXISTING COUNTY-OWNED PDR . Policy Intent- It is the declared policy of New Y conserve, protect and encourage the improv the production of food and the preservatio value as open space and natural and ec intended to properly balance the des' open farmland without threatening t e agricultural community. d Suffolk County to ral lands both for eir soils, scenic ide lines are ated with County's Policy Definitions A. Accessory Greenhouse Use-Spec1!!lf~~!d}gric ral equipment which is specifically desi ned, construct!}P ilUB us~tfT~rfhe culture and propagation of horticultur ities and mflY include such structures as greenhouses, hoop ho nels, winter-over houses, and the like. An accessory green e, but is not limited to, the use of heating devices, water and e d sup ing poles embedded in a non-continuous oun eenhouses shall be operated in conjunction ural activity that shall constitute the principal use (at i Accessory greenhouses shall not be used more year. B. use Use- Specialized agricultural equipment which is ned, constructed and used for the culture and propagation of mmodities and may include such structures as greenhouses, hoop ho ,high tunnels, winter-over houses, and the like. A principal greenhouse may include, but is not limited to, the use of heating devices, water and electric utilities and supporting poles embedded in non-continuous concrete. A principal greenhouse use is intended to function more than six months a year. C. Lot Coverage- The floor area of the greenhouse(s) as defined herein as a percentage of the total lot area. The total lot area shall only include the Purchase of Development Rights area. Guidelines 1. Prior to consideration of an application for a greenhouse(s) or an addition to an existing greenhouse, the applicant shall submit plans for the proposal to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Suffolk County office in Riverhead. The applicant shall provide adequate plans for the facility as needed by NRCS to evaluate the proposal. Any design changes and improvements recommended by NRCS shall be incorporated into the plan to be submitted to the Farmland Committee. 2. The use of greenhouses for retail sales of any type i~,J>r()hiRited. >;/:;:?;, 3. For principal greenhouses, the permitted lot cover~geshall not exceed 25% of the total lot area of the PDR parcel. The FarrrlIl\lld Cormnittee may approve coverage greater than 25% only after a public hearing with notice provided to the local municipality and to all property owners within 200 fe.;:t of the subject parcel. The notice shall be conducted by the applicant in accordance with the requirements of the Suffolk County Dep!\.l1meqt of planning. 4. For accessory greenhouses, the permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 40'10 eel. The Farri!lll,qd Committee may approve ublic he~Rlwith notice provided the withjll 200 feet of the subject cant in accordance with the t of Planning. 5. s, whether accessory or principal, ommittee may approve coverage hearing with notice provided to the local roperty owners within 200 feet of the subject parcel. d by the applicant in accordance with the County Department of Planning. 6. lications for the placement of greenhouses, the Farmland onsider the agricultural needs of the applicant, the impact to act to drainage and the overall impact to the farm. In addition, ee may consider the impact to adjacent properties and scenic vistas an may require reasonable changes to the applicant's proposal where such changes do not significantly impact the agricultural operation. 7. The suggested minimum front yard setback from a public road shall be 150 feet. The suggested minimum setback along secondary public roads shall be 50 feet. 8. The minimum setback from side and rear property lines shall be 20 feet. 9. The use of paved or concrete surfaces, including floors, walkways, driveways and similar hard surfaces, shall be limited. Any such surfaces that are proposed shall only be permitted with the prior approval of the Farmland Committee and only for the minimum area necessary for the agricultural operation. 10. A loading dock may be constructed of concrete, metal or wood material upon application and approval by the Farmland Committee. The maximum width of the principal loading dock may not exceed fifty feet. The Farmland Committee may require setbacks, visual screening, ainage and other site improvements as deemed necessary. of adoption of these may remain. Any quirements. 11. Nonconforming use- Greenhouses that exist requirements shall be deemed to be non~o expansion or replacement shall be in ac -k . END OF DRAFT GREENOUSE DEVELOPMENT BASED ON LOT OCCUPANCY LIMITS OF 25% AND 40% Lot Occupancy Size of Farm 25% 40% 10 acres 108,900 sf (2.5ac) 172,240 sf (4 ac) 25 acres 272,250 sf (6.25ac) 435,600 sf (10 ac) 50 acres 544,500 sf (12.5ac) 871,200 sf (20 ac)