The objectives of this chapter are as follows:
(A) Protect agriculture as a crucial component of Tulare's economy and cultural heritage;
(B) Protect and preserve agricultural lands from the effects of urban encroachment;
(C) Balance the need for agricultural land conservation with other public goals in Tulare, including the need for housing, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure development; and
(D) Foster coordination and cooperation by the City of Tulare with the County of Tulare, Local Agency Formation Commission, and neighboring cities, including the City of Visalia, to facilitate an integrated and comprehensive regional approach to agricultural land conservation.
(Ord. 2020-03, passed 2-18-2020)