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Bill to Ease Farm Permitting Rules Introduced by Three Councilmembers

Luedtke Feb 10, 2026
FromCouncilmember Dawn Luedtke
Email“Council President Fani-González, Council Vice President Balcombe and Councilmember Luedtke Introduce Bill to Remove Red Tape For Farms and Agriculture”
ReceivedFeb 10, 2026
Council President Fani-González, Council Vice President Balcombe, and Councilmember Luedtke introduced Bill 7-26 on Feb. 10, 2026, which would clarify that agricultural purposes include business, administrative, and product-processing functions of farming. The bill aims to bring the county's building code exemptions for agricultural structures in line with existing zoning code provisions. A public hearing is scheduled for March 10, 2026 at the Council Office Building.
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