[Adopted 3-27-1984 by L.L. No. 4-1984]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings as indicated:
The transfer of any interest in open space or an open area
by the Town of Southampton.
The fee or any lesser interest, including development right,
easement, covenant or contractural right, which achieves the open
space purposes of § 247 of the General Municipal Law of
the State of New York, to land within the Town of Southampton which
has been acquired by the Town of Southampton by purchase, gift, grant,
bequest, devise, lease or otherwise.
The same meaning as that term is presently defined in § 301
of the Agricultural and Markets Law of the State of New York.
[Amended 7-10-1990 by L.L. No. 19-1990]
Any area or space characterized by natural scenic beauty
or whose existing openness, natural condition or present state of
use enhances the present or potential value of abutting or surrounding
development or maintains or enhances the conservation of natural or
scenic resources. For purposes of this section, natural resources
shall include but not be limited to agricultural lands used or possessing
the potential for use in bona fide agricultural production.
The Town Board of the Town of Southampton may
not alienate any interest in open spaces or open areas acquired by
it under the provisions of § 247 of the General Municipal
Law of the State of New York except upon the adoption of a local law
by a majority plus one of the Town Board authorizing the alienation
of said interest, subject to mandatory referendum by the electors
of the Town of Southampton.
The provisions of this article shall apply to
all interests in open space or open areas heretofore or hereafter
acquired, pursuant to § 247 of the General Municipal Law
of the State of New York, by the Town of Southampton.
