The Town of Southampton developed an Agricultural Overlay District and Agricultural Planned Development District to encourage the business of farming and protect productive farmland for agricultural purposes. Parcels of at least 10 acres located in the overlay district are eligible for the program. Parcels are enrolled in a 10-year agricultural easement that permits no development unrelated to agricultural production on the property. During the 10 year period the land owner receives a commitment that the permitted density of development will remain fixed and town assistance for securing funds for economic development.
Laws
Southampton, NY: Lease of Development Rights Enabling Ordinance
Downloadable Documents
Authority Type
Statutes and Ordinances
State
New York
Level of Government
Local
Law Type
Local Laws and Resolutions
Keywords
Conservation Easements, Planning for Agriculture and Food Systems, Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements
Citation
Southampton, N.Y., Code § G (2001).


