§ 220-56. Keeping of horses in R-1-30 and SCR-1 Districts.

The Town Planning Board may approve a special use permit for keeping of horses in the R-1-30 and SCR-1 Districts, provided that, in addition to compliance with the general requirements in § 220-35 of this article, the following standards are maintained:

A. 

There shall be located on the subject premises one principal single-family dwelling which shall be the full-time residence of the owner or tenant of the property.

B. 

The minimum lot size shall be five acres.

C. 

No more than one horse shall be permitted per acre of fenced paddock area. In no instance shall more than two horses be permitted. Dependent foals shall not be counted in arriving at the total permitted number of horses.

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 at least 200 feet from any property line. The applicant must demonstrate adequate means for disposal of manure and waste feed. The burning of manure or feed products is prohibited.

E. 

A thirty-five-foot grassed buffer must be maintained at all times around property lines and any streams or tributaries. Said buffer strip may not be used for grazing or manure disposal.

F. 

No structure used for the housing, harboring or stabling of horses may be placed closer than 100 feet to any adjacent property line. All other accessory structures shall be subject to the applicable zoning setbacks, provided they are not used for the storage of manure. No structure used for the housing, harboring or stabling of horses may be placed closer than 50 feet to the rear setback of any residential structure on the subject or immediately adjacent properties.

G. 

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.

H. 

No structure associated with this use shall exceed 35 feet in height.

I. 

Exterior lighting shall be permitted only to the extent necessary to prevent injury and shall be so installed and arranged as to reflect light away from the adjoining streets and prevent any nuisance to adjacent properties.