For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AGRICULTURAL OPERATION. A facility and its appurtenances for the production of crops, livestock, poultry, dairy products or poultry products, but not a facility primarily engaged in processing agricultural products.
ESTABLISHED DATE OF OPERATION. The date on which the agricultural operation commenced. If the agricultural operation is subsequently expanded or significantly altered, the established date of operation for each expansion or alteration is deemed to be the date of commencement of the expanded or altered operation. As used in this definition, EXPANDED OR SIGNIFICANTLY ALTERED means:
(1) An expansion by at least 25% in the amount of a particular crop grown or the number of a particular kind of animal or livestock located on an agricultural operation; or
(2) A distinct change in the kind of agricultural operation, as in changing from one kind of crop, livestock, animal or product to another, but not merely a change from one generally accepted agricultural practice to another in producing the same crop or product.
(Prior Code, § 10-112)