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Supervisors order reset of rural zoning amendments after hours of testimony from farmers and equine owners
Summary
After hours of public testimony from farmers, equine advocates and wineries, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Vice President Arenas’ referral to ‘reset’ rural zoning amendments, creating an agricultural task force, outreach consultant support and a requirement to explore agrivoltaics and amnesty options for existing uses.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Nov. 18 to send the county’s draft rural zoning amendments back for revision and broad community engagement, following several hours of public testimony from agricultural owners and equestrian advocates who warned the draft would harm small farms, stables and agritourism.
Vice President Sylvia Arenas, who sponsored the referral, told the board she had heard persistent concerns from South County residents and business owners and asked staff to assemble an agricultural task force and consider hiring an outside outreach consultant to ensure the next draft reflects local needs.…
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