It is in the public interest to preserve and protect agricultural land and operations within the vicinity of the City. The purposes of this chapter are to:
A. Preserve and protect, for agricultural and appurtenant uses, those lands adjacent to the City’s Sphere of Influence for agricultural use;
B. Support and encourage continued agricultural operations in the vicinity of the City; and
C. Inform prospective purchasers, residents, and tenants of property adjoining or near agricultural operations, of the inherent conflicts associated with the chemicals, dust, light, noise, odors, and traffic that may accompany nearby agricultural operations.
D. Create a buffer between commercial agricultural and urban land uses; and
E. Discourage the imposition of restrictions or regulations which may be detrimental to agricultural operations.
(Ord. 2185, Ord. 2440 §41)