Source: https://healthyfoodpolicyproject.org/policy/village-of-hempstead-n-y-code-%C2%A7%C2%A7-139-207-b4-and-139-210g-current-through-oct-3-2017
Timestamp: 2020-07-04 01:55:47
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 139', '§ 139', '§ 139', '§ 139', '§139', '§139', '§ 139', '§ 139', '§139', '§ 139', '§ 139', '§ 139', '§139']

Village of Hempstead, N.Y., Code §§ 139-207 (b)(4) and 139-210(G) (current through Oct. 3, 2017) | Healthy Food Policy Project
Village of Hempstead, N.Y., Code §§ 139-207 (b)(4) and 139-210(G) (current through Oct. 3, 2017)
Agriculture uses are permitted in all zones, except that animal husbandry is not permitted in 2 zones, and requires a special permit in the other two downtown overlay zones. "Urban agriculture" includes growing of plants and crops, but not animal husbandry; also includes aquaculture and community gardens (which must be operated by a public or non-profit organization, and may grow flowers and produce for household use, sale, or donation). Section 139-210 (G) generally regulates building heights, including those of greenhouses and urban agriculture and allows these types of structures to exceed maximum height limits up to a certain amount. Greenhouses that are dedicated to food production are given even more latitude. Section 139-207(b)(4) lists increased urban agriculture as goal of the Downtown Edge District.
Jurisdiction Name Hempstead
These provisions apply only to the City's Downtown Overlay Zones.
Refers to "principles of social, economic and environmental responsibility" (§ 139-201(B)).
Promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Village. § 139-201(B).
Refers to: "Creating a holistic and comprehensive economic development strategy that utilizes the principles of social, economic and environmental responsibility." §139-201(B). Also refers to: "Encourag[ing] green building design, including sustainable technologies such as rooftop gardens and agriculture, storm water management, photovoltaic energy sources and other renewable energy and water and energy conservation technologies..." §139-201 (E)(2).
Creating a holistic and comprehensive economic development strategy that utilizes the principles of social, economic and environmental responsibility. § 139-201(B); Expand employment opportunities throughout the downtown and surrounding area. § 139-201(E)(1)
"""This Article is intended to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Village by creating a holistic and comprehensive economic development strategy that utilizes the principles of social, economic and environmental responsibility to re-establish the downtown as a center of vibrancy within a mixed-use, transit oriented setting. [It] is intended to create an opportunity for a more economically successful and environmentally responsible Village and downtown with a more harmonious and pedestrian-oriented public realm.... The primary purpose of this Article is to institute a legally enforceable form-based code within the DOZ, based upon the ['s Village's Comprehensive Plan and other planning documents]."" §139-201 (B) and (C). Further explains specific objectives of the Downtown Overlay Zones to include: expanding employment opportunities; encourage green building design which includes rooftop gardens and agriculture; and other uses. See § 139-201 (E)."
§ 139-203 (agriculture definitions)
"The [Downtown Advisory Board] shall, with assistance from the [Professional Advisory Team], review all applications ...and all applications submitted to the Board of Zoning Appeals within the [Downtown Overlay Zones], and shall make recommendations to approve, approve with modifications, or deny applications ...." § 139-213.
Penalties for violations include fines and/or imprisonment. §139-218(D).
Part II, General Legislation; Chapter 139 (Zoning), Article XXVI (Downtown Overlay Zones), Sections 139-210(G) and 139-207(b)(4) (Uses and Development Standards and Zoning Standards Map). History: Added 7-3-2012 by L.L. No. 7-2012.