90 Smithville Rd, New Providence, PA 17560

Agricultural Zone

The primary purpose of the Agricultural Zone is to protect and promote the continuation of farming in areas with prime agricultural soils Soil Conservation Service Class I and; soils of Statewide importance Soil Conservation Service Class III where farming is a viable component of the economy of Strasburg Township and of Lancaster County. Furthermore, this Zone is meant to separate agricultural land uses and activities from incompatible residential, commercial and industrial development, and public facilities. Therefore, the provisions of this Zone have been designed to meet the requirements of the Municipalities Planning Code, which requires the local zoning ordinance to preserve prime agricultural and farmland considering topography, soil type and classification, and present use.; Specifically, this Zone provides for a greater variety of farming activities as permitted uses; and flexible design standards have been included in order to keep farming a viable economic resource within the Township. Since the purpose of this Zone is to encourage agricultural activities, nonfarm residents must be willing to accept the impacts associated with normal farming practices.