§ 48-3. Purpose.

Through its plans, ordinances and other programs, it is the expressed policy of Orange County to conserve, protect and encourage the preservation and improvement of agricultural land within the County boundaries as a critical component of the County's cultural and rural character and its economy by virtue of the production of food, fiber and other products. The purpose of this Ordinance is to reduce the loss of productive and existing farmland by promoting agricultural values and the general welfare of the County, recognize the existence of important farmlands by seeking to minimize risks of nuisance suits that arise from the onset of other land uses, encourage participation in voluntary programs to preserve and protect farmland from non-farm development and increase identity and awareness of the agricultural community, and its role in the economic and cultural quality of life for all County residents.

(Ord. of 03-24-1992, Art. III, eff. 04-01-1992; Amend. of 06-23-2005, eff. 06-23-2005)