Chapter 16.66 — AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES AND LAND CONSERVATION CONTRACT ACTIONS

Chapter 16.66 - AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES AND LAND CONSERVATION CONTRACT ACTIONS

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 16.58.020 of this Development Code, applications for the establishment, expansion, disestablishment, or other amendment to a land conservation contract established pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Williamson Act) may be made only by the property owner or his or her authorized representative.

(Ord. 68 § 9.125.010, 1995)

16.66.020 - Proceedings.

A.

Upon the acceptance of a completed application, the Community Development Director or his or her designee shall review the application for conformance with the provisions of this Development Code. The Director shall prepare a recommendation and forward the recommendation, application, and other relevant materials to the Clerk of the City Council. The Clerk shall schedule the matter for public hearing before the City Council pursuant to the provisions of this Development Code.

B.

The City Council shall hear and take action upon the application pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 16.58. The Council may continue the hearing from time to time, and no additional notification shall be required.

C.

The Council shall act to approve, approve with modifications, or deny the application. Action by the City Council to approve in any form shall be by ordinance.

(Ord. 68 § 9.125.020, 1995)

16.66.030 - Findings required for cancellation of contract.

The City Council shall be required to make the following findings of fact before acting to cancel a land conservation contract:

A.

That the cancellation is consistent with the purposes of the Williamson Act;

B.

That the cancellation is for land on which a notice of nonrenewal has been served pursuant to Section 51245 of the California Government Code;

C.

That cancellation is not likely to result in the removal of adjacent lands from agricultural use;

D.

That the cancellation is consistent with General Plan goals, policies, and objectives; and

E.

That the cancellation is in the public interest.

(Ord. 68 § 9.125.030, 1995)