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HI SB2350
Bill
Status
1/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Laura Thielen
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AI Summary
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Prohibits subdivision of agricultural land parcels exceeding 100 acres unless the owner qualifies as a commercial farmer meeting specific income or operational thresholds established over the preceding 2-5 years.
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Requires owners seeking subdivision approval to submit and implement a farm plan demonstrating that the majority of resulting lots will generate $35,000+ annual agricultural revenue, derive 51%+ gross income from agriculture, or dedicate 51%+ of lots to agricultural production within five years.
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Restricts construction of homes on subdivided lots until the approved farm plan has been implemented for at least five consecutive years and production goals have been demonstrated.
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Applies the same ownership qualifications and farm plan requirements to condominium property regimes created in agricultural districts, with county officials required to verify compliance.
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Supersedes conflicting county ordinances and zoning rules to prevent developers from circumventing agricultural land protections through subdivisions and condominium conversions.
Legislative Description
Agriculture; Agricultural Lands; Farming; Livestock; Land Use; Zoning; Subdivision
Last Action
The committee on CPH deferred the measure.
2/26/2016