Zoning Map Amendment Z26-005

Asked the commission to uphold the current Agricultural Heritage Zone and stay consistent with the county's long-term vision.

Voiced opposition to putting homes on farm ground and stated the community cannot sustain more traffic.

Highlighted the beauty and productivity of the local farm ground and urged the commission to keep the Agricultural Heritage Zone.

Shared concerns about how unmanaged development alters rural character, increases traffic, and causes water shortages.

Spoke as a member of the community steering committee in support of preserving the Agricultural Heritage Zone.

Expressed support for following established community rules and building a home on family farm property under current guidelines.

Praised the open alfalfa fields and expressed a desire to keep farmland protected from housing developments.

Emphasized the value of raising youth on working farms and urged the commission to protect farmland from being permanently lost.

Supported the AHZ for balancing new neighbors with agricultural preservation so kids can grow up in a rural environment.

Noted that 80 to 90 percent of local residents favored the Agricultural Heritage Zone as a compromise following the county general plan.

Warned that approving the rezone would set a dangerous precedent for the rest of the county and undermine community trust.

Expressed support for keeping the Agricultural Heritage Zone approved in her neighborhood.