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2. All site improvements shall be laid out and constructed to minimize environmental
and other impacts on protected resources.
3. Open space shall be laid out to maintain views of agricultural lands and open
space, and to maintain distant vistas across open space from both on and off the
site.
4. Development shall be integrated into the existing landscape through the use of
building placement, landform treatment, and visually compatible existing or new
screening. When possible, development should be placed within existing
woodlands and not in open fields, to preserve views and minimize visual impact.
A. Passive recreation, including site improvements to allow for such use that could
include trail building, stream crossing components, wildlife viewing stations and the
like. Supporting structures including temporary or permanent buildings.
B. Active recreation, including temporary or permanent buildings and structures
necessary to support such uses. These may include but are not limited to
permanent or temporary bathrooms, storage buildings, water fountains, snack bars,
safety netting, seating, play or exercise structures and foundations, and parking
areas. Site improvements to support such activities including trail building, stream
crossings.
C. Agriculture and accessory structures, farm stands etc.
D. Land Conservation and restoration.
E. Events and/or other operations that support underlying agricultural uses. Such
uses shall be accessory and in accord with requirements herein.
F. Social functions, such as special events, concerts, weddings, with service of food
and beverage to support the primary function of protecting open space/resource
area.
G. With Site Plan Approval by the Planning Board the construction or use of a building
as a caretaker's residence.
Chapter 350-3.4 Amend by including the parcels show in the attached map into the FFR layer.
In City Council, November 18, 2021
Passed First Reading on Roll Call Vote or Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent
Attest: r , Clerk of Council
la City Council, December 2, 2021
Passed Second /Readiinggoon Roll Call Vole or Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent
Attest: � t,t v��� , Clerk or council
Approved: David J. Narkewicz, Mayor
Passed two readings, ordained and enrolled.
I hereby certify that the above Ordinance passed the Northampton City Council on December 2, 2021
David J. Narkewicz, Mayor approved the Ordinance an December 7, 2021
Attest: 1,141k_ , Clerk or council