Right to Farm in Amherst, NY (2026)
1 verified right to farm rules for Amherst, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Amherst protects farming with two dedicated zoning districts, Agricultural (AG) and Suburban Agricultural (S-A), that permit farms, animal husbandry, stables and nurseries by right rather than through a citywide right-to-farm statute. Both districts cap development at one principal residential structure per lot to keep land available for agricultural use.
Amherst's Agricultural Zoning Districts
Few RestrictionsAmherst Code §§ 3-3-1, 5-1-1
§ 3-3. Suburban Agricultural District (S-A) 3-3-1. Purpose. To provide areas for low-density, single-family detached residential development which would also accommodate farms, farm-related activities, and other nonintensive compatible uses. ... § 5-1. Agricultural (AG) 5-1-1. Purpose. To provide for continued use of land for agricultural purposes, including farms, floriculture, orchards and nu...
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