COUNTY ANNOUNCES NEW AGRICULTURAL LANDS CONSERVATION PROGRAM: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH MARCH 1

by ECM | January 25, 2012 9:06 pm

January 23, (2012)–The County of San Diego is initiating a new agricultural conservation pilot program known as the Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE) program. The PACE program is intended to promote the long term preservation of agriculture in the County. The program is based on the framework of what is traditionally referred to as a Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program.

Under the PACE program, willing agricultural property owners are compensated for placing a perpetual easement on their agricultural property that limits future uses and extinguishes future development potential. As a result, the agricultural land is preserved and the property owner receives compensation that can make its continued use for agriculture more viable.

The initial application period for the Pilot PACE Program will run January 16, 2012 through March 1, 2012. The application and instructions can be downloaded below or can be requested via mail by contacting the PACE Program information line at 858-694-2033.

PACE Program Application

Preliminary Eligibility List – This link lists all properties that have been identified as potentially being eligible for the program. Inclusion on the list does not guarantee a property is eligible for the program. A property specific assessment to determine final eligibility will be conducted upon receipt of a program application. Properties on the list are presented in Assessor Parcel Number (APN) format, site addresses are listed when available. Additional property specific information can be obtained through the County’s online GIS system

For additional information see the program Fact Sheet

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