It is declared to be the policy of the city of Redlands to preserve and foster agriculture as a vital industry and a desirable open space use because of our high soil quality, favorable climate, low water costs and economic benefit to our community. It is further declared to be the policy of the city to retain, wherever feasible, agricultural lands in private ownership and to encourage and assist the maintenance and formation of locally owned farms. The city shall forthwith adopt such policies, ordinances and resolutions as may be necessary to achieve these goals, including, but not limited to, the following:
A. The city shall establish programs to encourage and assist owners in the replanting of dying groves and/or vacant agricultural land, for the installation of water conserving irrigation systems and/or for the protection of agricultural land from theft, vandalism and dumping. Total cost of this assistance shall be borne by those directly benefited;
B. Plan and implement programs wherever feasible in appropriate areas for recreational opportunities for biking, equestrian and hiking uses, consistent with farming needs, agricultural uses and wildlife protection;
C. Develop and implement public service and infrastructure standards compatible with and appropriate to agricultural and rural living purposes. (§ 4 of measure N, passed by voters 11-3-1987: § 12 of proposition R, passed by voters 11-7-1978)