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After packed public comment, committee directs formation of agricultural advisory committee for rural zoning amendments
Summary
Following extensive testimony from South County farmers, vintners and local leaders, the Hewlett Committee directed county administration to initiate applications for an agricultural advisory committee and to ensure advisory input before rural zoning amendments are finalized.
The Santa Clara County Hewlett Committee directed the county to immediately begin an application-of-interest process for an agricultural advisory committee and to ensure appointment consultations with board offices, after a large group of South County farmers, vintners, equine operators and local officials urged stronger stakeholder involvement in proposed rural zoning amendments.
Planning staff presented draft rural zoning amendments designed to implement the Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Plan (2018), clarify objective standards for agricultural and ag‑supportive uses, set CEQA thresholds for agricultural soils, and consider policy changes such as on-site agriculture thresholds and a voluntary…
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