A. Intent. The intent of this section is to publicly recognize and encourage an essential element of the island’s character and history –family farms.

B. Criteria for Designation. A historic island farm shall meet the following criteria:

1. Currently used as a farm;

2. At least 25 percent of the lot used for farming;

3. Was a farm prior to 1965; and

4. Is at least two and one-half acres in size.

C. Process for Designation. Any person may recommend a farm for recognition as a historic island farm.

D. Designation as a historic island farm is an honorary designation and shall not restrict the sale, alteration, use or the exercise of any other right of ownership. (Ord. 2016-11 § 2, 2016)

Code reviser’s note: The amendments of Ordinance 2021-10 relating to bonus floor area ratio were set to expire one year after adoption of that ordinance. Ordinance 2025-25 extended those amendments to continue in effect until June 10, 2026.