§ 20.08A.010. Purpose.

It is intended that agriculture be the primary use in this district and that other uses be sited so as to minimize their impact on, or conflicts with, surrounding agricultural uses. This district is not intended to preclude farming in other areas of the county. The purpose of this district is to:

1.

Conserve agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance used for the production of crops, livestock, or other agricultural products;

2.

Protect agricultural lands from incompatible development;

3.

Encourage the continued economic viability of agriculture;

4.

Encourage property owners to maintain property in agriculture uses; and

5.

Promote and protect agriculture and its dependent rural community through the enhancement, protection, and perpetuation of the ability of the private sector to produce food and fiber.

(Ord. 11398 § 3 (part), 1997: Ord. 10398 § 3 (part), 1993)