The ASDD uses allowed shall be flexible but consistent with
the broad multi-purposes of this ASDD, and shall include, without
limitation, the following principal and accessory uses and structures:
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a.
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Farm animal refuge and native wildlife rehabilitation, companion
animal rescue and adoption, including: veterinarian hospital- veterinary
intake facility, medical treatments for domestic/farm animals and
native wildlife; on-site care for on-site animals, including farm
animals (no grooming or routine dog or cat boarding); dog-training,
including FBI dog and other specialty dog training.
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b.
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Multi-functional spaces to support partner rescue transport,
farm animal, canine and feline housing; multipurpose facilities for
foster and adoption meet and greet;
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c.
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Agricultural uses and preserve, community gardens, farm to table
culinary programs and related uses, including, without limitation,
garden tours and farmer's market;
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d.
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Hiking, biking and equestrian trails available to the community
and the public, including preservation of existing trail systems,
establishment of former trail systems and establishment of new nature
trails in keeping with the purposes of the Sanctuary and in balance
with the protection of any environmentally sensitive areas of the
property.
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e.
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General and dedicated wildlife sanctuaries such as the existing
Butterfly Sanctuary; Open tract area with preserved meadows, forest
and river habitats, public trails and bridle path;
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f.
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Education and enrichment programs, field trips and workshops
relating to any of the Animal Sanctuary uses and, including, without
limitation, humane education and nature based workshops, pet and animal
care veterinary education, master gardening. environmental education-being
good stewards of property) curriculum-based enrichment programs for
school field trips and related fine arts; day camps to focus on Animal
Sanctuary purposes, including animal care and environmental stewardship
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g.
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Outdoor amphitheater, private and open to the public, to offer
educational series, workshops and fine arts demonstrations with emphasis
on nature-based topics, gardening, veterinarian care and science,
culinary farm to table, enrichment programs to supplement the education
programs and any to further any of the ASDD missions. These programs
may be aimed at school children and adults alike.
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h.
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Library open to public supporting the educational programs and
mission of the ASDD, including the offering workshops, lectures, tutoring,
after school homework assistance.
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i.
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Open tracts of land with meadows, forest and river habitat which
may be used for outdoor activities or conservation consistent with
the ASDD mission
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j.
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Any other uses consistent with the ASDD mission.
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Accessory uses incidental to the above may include without limitation:
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1)
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Offices for the management of the animal sanctuary and the related
foundation;
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2)
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Special retail shop to offer items connected to the animal sanctuary
with a footprint which is no more than 3% of the total footprint of
all ASDD buildings;
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3)
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Cafe/restaurant, open to the public with "garden to table" dining
offerings and supporting the community garden and other agricultural
uses provided that such is clearly incidental to the permitted uses
in the animal sanctuary; outside dining allowed (no drive-through
permitted);
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4)
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Limited boarding for animal care providers and/or interns in
a maximum of two apartments, each not more than 800 square feet of
floor area for each apartment;
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5)
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Buildings designed with architectural merit to complement the
natural character of the property and enhance the experience of the
community use and purposes of the ASDD;
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6)
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Parking to serve the permitted uses, paved or unpaved, providing
that such parking is clearly incidental to a principal permitted use;
and
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7)
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Private, public and community meetings and activities that further
the ASDD mission; community and public activities requiring parking
in excess of the capacity shown on approved plans, shall require Zoning
Enforcement Officer review and approval of an event specific plan
setting out reasonably adequate provision for access, public health
and safety and adequate on-site and/or off-site parking.
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