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County moves forward on Pleasant Valley agricultural‑tourism overlay; farmers ask for low‑impact focus
Summary
The board approved a professional services agreement with PlaceWorks to restart planning for the Pleasant Valley Agricultural Tourism Overlay. A speaker representing the Pleasant Valley Agriculture Association urged the county to prioritize low‑impact, farm‑centric agritourism and avoid commercial sprawl. The item passed on the consent calendar 5‑0
The Solano County Board of Supervisors approved, on the consent calendar June 24, a professional services agreement with PlaceWorks to resume work on a Pleasant Valley Agricultural Tourism Zoning Overlay. The overlay effort — started in 2021 and paused during the pandemic — aims to create zoning and development guidance that supports agritourism while protecting agricultural viability and rural character.
Alexis Kofed, president of the Pleasant Valley Agriculture Association, addressed the board during public comment and said the association supports hiring PlaceWorks but urged the county to ensure the overlay focuses on “low‑impact, small‑scale agritourism rooted in working farms” (examples: farm stands, U‑picks, workshops and farm stays) rather than commercial development such as hotels, restaurants and gas stations. County planning staff told the board the project was rescoped to emphasize direct‑to‑consumer sales and low‑impact uses, and that PlaceWorks was selected to preserve continuity with earlier outreach.
The consent item passed 5‑0 as part of the consent calendar approval.
Ending: Staff will begin consultant work, follow the updated scope emphasizing farm‑centric, low‑impact agritourism, and hold public meetings as the process resumes.
