§ 85-368. Standards for horse farms.

A. 

There shall be located on the subject premises one principal single-family dwelling which shall be the full-time residence of the owner of the property, the full-time operator of the business conducted on the premises or the full-time residence of a watchman, caretaker or other employee of the principal business.

B. 

The minimum lot size shall be 10 acres.

C. 

No more than two horses shall be permitted per acre of land or part thereof. However, in the event that the owner of the premises files a soil and water conservation plan, the Planning Board may increase the number of permitted horses per acre with a limit of a total of no more than five horses per acre or part thereof. Dependent foals shall not be counted in arriving at the total permitted number of horses. The soil and water conservation plan shall be submitted to the Planning Board as part of the site plan review process. For the purposes of this article, "soil and water conservation plan" shall be defined as a document containing proposals for the conservation of soil and water resources, which provides an orderly method for landowners and occupiers to follow in limiting soil erosion and reducing the amount of pollutants entering into surface water, groundwater or other lands with the Town.

D. 

Manure or any other material or substance which causes or creates any noxious or offensive odors or dust or which causes or may cause the presence of or attract any vermin, rodents or other animals shall be stored in such a manner as shall be approved by the Department of Planning, Environment and Land Management at least 150 feet from any property line.

E. 

There shall be at least 110 square feet of stable area for each horse.

F. 

Where the rental of horses is to be one of the uses, the applicant must demonstrate proximate access to suitable trails or areas for the use of horses.

G. 

Any corrals, meadows or open areas shall be graded in such a manner that stormwater runoff will not drain onto lands of adjacent property owners, nor shall said stormwater runoff drain into or cause to affect any freshwater or tidal wetlands as defined within Chapter 81, Wetlands and Waterways, of the Code of the Town of Brookhaven.

H. 

No structure used for the housing, harboring or stabling of horses may be placed closer than 75 feet to any adjacent property line.

I. 

As part of the site plan review powers, the Planning Board may also require adequate setbacks, screening and/or fencing for any buildings or structures located on the premises or for any corrals, runs, tracks or other open areas used by horses so that there is minimal impact on adjacent property owners. All such buildings, structures, corrals, runs, tracks or other areas shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner.