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Commission discusses Agricultural Protection Areas; questions on scope, "sound agricultural practices," pesticides and acreage
Summary
The planning commission discussed a draft Agricultural Protection Area ordinance that would allow voluntary protection for farms and ranches; state and local agricultural officials answered questions about acreage thresholds and protections for normal farm activities.
The Planning Commission discussed a draft Agricultural Protection Area ordinance intended to protect farms and ranches by allowing landowners to designate areas that would be identified as agricultural protection areas (APAs), require a notice on new subdivision plats within a set distance, and provide protections for normal agricultural activities.
Andrew introduced the ordinance framework and described required elements under state code, including an advisory…
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