Kern County General Plan - Chapter 1, Land Use - County of Kern

1.2 NONJURISDICTIONAL LAND
ASSUMPTIONS: NONJURISDICTIONAL LAND
Federal and State ownership of land will increase over the next 20 years as a result of
conservation programs and related acquisitions. Management of federal lands under the
jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service could change
if the focus continues to shift from multiple use and sustained yield to preservation to
ensure continued military readiness and enhancing national security. Incorporated cities
will continue to expand through annexation to accommodate the anticipated population
growth during the planning period.
ISSUES: NONJURISDICTIONAL LAND
A potential for land use conflict is created when land management jurisdictions promote
more intensive land uses and activities than occurs in unincorporated areas. This often
occurs, for example, where urban growth is taking place on the fringe of an incorporated
city.
A similar situation could occur on the periphery of a State wildlife refuge or a military
installation. Other conflicts can occur with regard to resource uses or mineral production,
energy development, livestock grazing, and outdoor recreation.
GOALS: NONJURISDICTIONAL LAND
1. To promote harmonious and mutually beneficial uses of land among the various
jurisdictions and land management entities present in Kern County.
MAP PROVISIONS: NONJURISDICTIONAL LAND
Map Code 1.1 (State and Federal Land) - Applied to all property under the ownership
and control of the various State and federal agencies operating in Kern County
(military, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Department of Energy,
etc.).
Map Code 1.2 (Incorporated Cities) - Used to identify the areas of cities within the
County, which are responsible for the preparation and maintenance of their own
General Plans.
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