§ 24-2-102. ACTIVITIES AND LAND USES AUTHORIZED IN STATE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.

(a)

Preferred uses.

(1)

Agricultural uses are the preferred uses in state agricultural districts and shall be afforded the "Right to Farm" as specified in 1A03.8 of the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations.

(2)

The following agricultural activities are authorized in state agricultural districts:

(i)

Any farm use of land;

(ii)

Operation at any time of any machinery used in farm production or the primary processing of agricultural products;

(iii)

All normal agricultural operations performed in accordance with good husbandry practices which do not cause bodily injury or directly endanger human health; and

(iv)

The sale of farm products produced on the farm where the farm products are produced subject to the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations.

(b)

Prohibited uses.

(1)

Subdivision or use for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes is not authorized within state agricultural districts, except as provided in paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection.

(2)

On written application to the Agricultural Board, the landowner may request lot exclusions as provided for under state law to the extent that it is authorized by the underlying zoning of the county.

(3)

The Agricultural Board will review applications and make recommendations to the Foundation.

(4)

All other rules and regulations relating to the release and use of this land shall be as specified under state law.

(c)

Condemnation. Condemnation of any land within a state agricultural district for public use may not occur unless other reasonable alternatives do not exist.

(1988 Code, § 14-453) (Bill No. 50-93, 1993, § 2, 7-10-1993; Bill No. 19-00, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 74-03, § 3, 7-1-2004)