It is the purpose and intent of this Article to implement the agricultural recommendations
of the adopted Comprehensive Plan by conserving, protecting and encouraging (i) the
commercial production of food and other agricultural and forestal products; (ii) the
conservation and protection from urbanization of prime agricultural and forestal lands
as valued natural and ecological resources which provide essential open space for
clean air sheds, watershed protection, wildlife habitat and aesthetic purposes; and,
(iii) the use of agricultural and forestal land as an economic and environmental resource
of major importance.
(Ord. of 5-7-2013(2))
