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Food Action Network — Tell SB County to support localized food system enterprises, economic opportunities for farmers, and agricultural land viability

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Food Action Alert

March 31, 2021
The County of Santa Barbara is developing an ordinance amendment to allow activities and practices that will be incidental and complementary to traditional agriculture uses on land zoned AG-II. The goal is to expand economic opportunities for farmers and improve the County’s overall agricultural land viability. This is a fantastic opportunity to promote policy support for decentralized and localized food system enterprises, processing hubs, composting, etc.

The Agricultural Enterprise Ordinance will amend the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) and the Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Article II) to:

  • identify and allow certain compatible small-scale uses that would support and encourage the continuation of farming and ranching on agricultural lands countywide
  • revise and/or develop permit requirements to allow these uses.
Take the survey today, March 31, to ensure your input is considered. Visit the County’s website to learn more.
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