(A) A landowner whose property is devoted to agricultural, open space or recreational use, but is not within an established agricultural preserve, may apply to have the property included in a new or existing agricultural preserve. To initiate this process, the land owner must file an application with the City Clerk on a form prepared by the City Manager or designee.
(B) A landowner whose property is included in an agricultural preserve and who wishes to have that property excluded from an agricultural preserve may apply to disestablish or alter the boundaries of the agricultural preserve in which the property is located to exclude the property. To initiate this process, the land owner must file an application prepared by the City Manager, or designee, with the City Clerk.
(C) Any application submitted pursuant to this section must be accompanied by a payment of all applicable fees prescribed by City Council resolution.
(D) Within 30 days of receiving a complete application, the Planning Director, or designee, will prepare a report for City Council consideration regarding whether the landowner's proposal meets the Act's requirements. The City Council will consider the report during a public hearing held in accordance with this chapter.
(E) No application submitted pursuant to this section will be approved by the City Council unless it meets all of the criteria in this chapter and the Act.
(Ord. 1108, passed 6-21-04)