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Sec. C13-16. Compatible use determinations.

(a) Prior to undertaking any development or use on contracted land, the land owner must apply for and obtain a compatible use determination from the County. The land owner must file an application with the Planning Office on a form prepared for this purpose together with an application fee in an amount established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.

(b) Staff from the Planning Office and Agricultural Commissioner's Office will determine whether the proposed use or development is compatible with the contract for the property, the Williamson Act, this chapter, and any adopted guidelines.

(c) Any interested person may appeal the staff determination made pursuant to subsection (b) to a review committee comprised of the Agricultural Commissioner and the Director of Planning and Development Services. Any such appeal must be filed within 15 days of the decision and be accompanied by payment of a fee in an amount established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.

(d) Any interested person may appeal the review committee determination made pursuant to subsection (c) to the Board of Supervisors. Any such appeal must be filed within 15 days of the decision and be accompanied by payment of a fee in an amount established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.113, § 1, 5-23-06)

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