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Ag land study validates most existing agricultural designations; Ag Commission urges no‑net‑loss approach
Summary
County staff summarized an EcoNorthwest ag land study that found about 90% of current agricultural land meets designation criteria and identified additional parcels that could qualify; the Agricultural Advisory Commission recommended against de‑designating current ag land unless new ag land is designated, endorsing a no‑net‑loss posture to guide council decisions.
Clark County staff presented the results of a condensed ag land study procured from ECONorthwest and discussed next steps for council consideration at the planning commission’s Dec. 4 work session.
"The report was due November 4. They delivered the report," Jose, community planning staff, told the commission. The study evaluated lands outside urban growth boundaries zoned for agriculture (R‑5, R‑10, R‑20) against Washington Administrative Code (WAC) criteria and produced maps, data and site analyses for staff and…
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