General Plan Policy Document (Adopted 7-11 ... - City of Wheatland

LAND USE AND COMMUNITY CHARACTER, Chapter 1e. Availability of water supply.f. Consideration of circulation patterns and improvementsg. Effect on and compatibility with existing Cityinfrastructure (e.g., wastewater treatment plant).h. Implications of providing law enforcement and fireprotection services.i. Potential impacts on sensitive biological resources.j. Noise contour implications of Beale Air Force Base.AGRICULTUREWheatland’s agricultural surroundings play a central role in itshistory and character of the community. The continued growth ofWheatland will inevitably convert agricultural land to urban uses.Policies of the plan, however, seek to maintain agricultural uses aslong as possible and to protect adjacent agricultural lands fromthe negative effects of urban development.GOAL 1.IOrchardsTo maintain the productivity and minimize developments affectson agricultural lands surrounding Wheatland.POLICIES1.I.1. The City shall discourage leapfrog development anddevelopment in peninsulas extending into agriculturallands to avoid adverse effects on agricultural operations.1.I.2. The City shall support the local agricultural economy byencouraging the location of agricultural support industriesin the city, establishing and promoting marketing of localfarm products, exploring economic incentives, and supportfor continuing agricultural uses adjacent to the city, andproviding its fair share of adequate housing to meet theneeds of agricultural labor.1.I.3. The City shall promote good neighbor policy betweenresidential property owners and adjacent farming operationsby supporting the right of the farmers and ranchers toconduct agricultural operations in compliance with Statelaws.1.I.4. The City shall work with agribusiness to reduce vandalism,trespassing, roadway hazards, and other public safetyissues.Wheatland General Plan Policy Document, Part II 1-18July 11, 2006