This chapter is adopted in accordance with the Urban Agricultural
Incentive Zones Act (California
Government Code section 51040 et seq.)
to promote urban agricultural use of otherwise vacant, unimproved,
and blighted parcels by providing a tax-incentive for properties that
produce food and agricultural products.
The County recognizes that urban agriculture improves community
access to healthy food, helps create a more sustainable food system,
builds community, and connects people to the land. Increased opportunity
to participate in small-scale entrepreneurial agriculture will supplement
incomes and help to create a more resilient economy.
Lack of access to land is a major obstacle for urban agriculture.
By creating an Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone, the County seeks
to encourage owners of eligible property to commit the property to
urban agriculture for at least five years, giving urban agriculturalists
access and stability.
(SCC 1615 § 1, 2017)
The County shall not enter into a new contract or renew an existing
contract after January 1, 2019, unless the Urban Agriculture Incentive
Zones Act is amended to authorize contracts after that date. Any contract
entered into pursuant to the Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones Act
and this chapter on or before January 1, 2019 will be valid and enforceable
for the duration of the contract.
(SCC 1615 § 1, 2017)