Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the terms used herein are defined as follows:FARMLANDCertain contiguous acreage, used in conjunction with an ongoing agricultural venture, for the purpose of significant financial gain, actively utilized for the production of, or as support land for the production of agricultural products for the two fiscal/tax years immediately preceding the filing of an application under this chapter. Land used in agricultural production shall not include land or portions thereof used for processing or retail merchandising of such agricultural products.OPEN SPACE or OPEN AREAAny acreage characterized by natural scenic beauty or whose existing openness, natural condition or present state of use, if retained, would enhance the present or potential value of abutting or surrounding urban development or would maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources.

Open space or open area shall not include a principal dwelling and shall be designated as falling outside the open area. The exact size of the excluded area shall be determined by the Conservation Board based upon information provided in the application and the Conservation Board's own field study, which study shall take note of and assure that the excluded area will conform to the minimum lot size of the zoning district wherein the parcel lies. Any proposed acreage that cannot be further subdivided and still be in compliance with Chapter 350, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Webster shall not be deemed an open space or open area for the purposes of this chapter.

In addition, approved subdivisions or site plans providing for phased development shall also not be deemed an open space or open area for purposes of this chapter.