S.B. 340 Summary

• Amends agricultural district land use laws to modify permitted uses on Class A and B productivity agricultural lands, including changes to farm dwelling requirements that now require agricultural income of at least $10,000 annually verified by state general excise tax returns or county-approved agricultural dedication.

• Expands permitted agricultural uses to include solar energy facilities (up to 10% of parcel acreage or 20 acres, whichever is lesser) on Class B and C lands with special use permits, subject to agricultural use availability at 50% below fair market rent and decommissioning requirements.

• Modifies agricultural land subdivision rules to allow leasing of subdivided lots for permitted agricultural uses with lease terms of at least five years or the county's minimum real property tax agricultural dedication period, whichever is greater, while prohibiting dwellings on leased areas.

• Requires condominium property regime projects in agricultural districts to include verified county statements confirming no restrictions on agricultural uses, plus developer assessments of infrastructure, environmental impacts, and compliance with county ordinances in public reports.

• Establishes enforcement authority for violations of dwelling prohibitions on agricultural leases subject to county fines under existing statutory provisions.