830 Elk Mills Rd, Oxford, PA 19363

Agricultural Preservation District

In promoting the policies of the Elk Township Comprehensive Plan and the Elk Township Open Space, Recreation, and Environmental Resources Plan the purpose of this Article is to: Preserve the rural character of the Township by promoting the preservation of farmland and the continuation of the agricultural industry; Locate the Agricultural Preservation District where agricultural operations are the primary land use; Protect prime agricultural soils and existing farmland and reduce development pressure that can negatively impact the agricultural industry; Accommodate and encourage continued agricultural use on soils classified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture within agricultural capability.; Provide development options for farmers ta subdivide their properties for development in a configuration that protects the viability of the remaining land for agricultural production.; Provide for agricultural uses and uses compatible with or supportive of agriculture within the district.; Limit the type and amount of non-agricultural uses within the district in order to avoid conflicts between agricultural and non-agricultural uses.