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Planning Commission asks for farmland-preservation briefing to clarify tax-break eligibility
Summary
At its Nov. 12 meeting the Vernon County Planning Commission asked a conservation specialist to brief the panel on what must be included in farmland-preservation templates to qualify landowners for a tax break; commissioners also raised concerns that current templates are too restrictive on residential uses.
The Vernon County Planning Commission on Nov. 12 asked a conservation specialist to explain what must be included in farmland-preservation agreements for landowners to receive a tax break. Supv Nathaniel Slack requested that Conservationist Hettenbach detail eligibility requirements and program elements to ensure the county’s template will permit intended uses.
Commission member George Wilbur said the templates "are over restrictive as to residential uses," prompting discussion about whether the county’s draft language would unduly limit property owners. Matthew Albright told commissioners he will circulate a DATCAP template and six town zoning ordinances for review. The commission did not adopt any changes at the meeting and directed staff to gather the requested materials and schedule follow-up discussion.
