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Right to Farm in Union, NY (2026)

2 verified right to farm rules for Union, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Farm Nuisance Protection

In the Town of Union outside the Villages of Endicott and Johnson City, Town of Union Code § 300-40.10(C) permits livestock and poultry within an agricultural farming operation in a county-designated agricultural district recognized under the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law. Outside such a district the keeping of livestock or poultry is not permitted, except in the Rural Residential District under set standards.

Town of Union NY Farm Livestock in Agricultural Districts

Some Restrictions

Town of Union Code § 300-40.10(C)

C. The keeping, sheltering, or maintenance of livestock and/or poultry, within an agricultural farming operation located in a county-designated agricultural district, which said district is recognized and subject to the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, shall be permitted. The keeping, sheltering, or maintenance of livestock and/or poultry, outside of a county designated agricultural ...

Agricultural Zoning Protection

In the Town of Union outside the Villages of Endicott and Johnson City, a farm stand is a seasonal accessory use in the RR District: one movable structure up to 2,000 square feet, a ground display up to 1,600 square feet, sales dawn to dusk, a 20-foot setback from public rights-of-way, and parking for two vehicles.

Town of Union Farm Stand Rules in the RR District

Some Restrictions

Town of Union Code § 300-40.8

A farm stand may be permitted as a seasonal accessory use within the RR District and sell agricultural and horticultural products produced on the premises or produced by the owner of a local farm, subject to the following regulations: A. No more than one structure of a temporary and movable nature shall be permitted and shall not exceed 2,000 square feet in total floor space. B. The ground disp...

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