Perspective
Oct. 28, 2009
The Williamson Act, on Life Support
Michael Durkee, David Blackwell and Thomas Tunny of Allen Matkins write on the future of agricultural and open space land conservation.
LAND USE
By Michael Durkee, David Blackwell and Thomas TunnyAs many agricultural landowners already know, the Williamson Act was created in 1965 to slow down the growing urbanization of agricultural and open space land through the use of voluntary "contracts" between the landowner and the county. Under the Williamson Act (Gov. Code Sections 51200 et seq.), property owners may enter a contractual agreement with a county or city that limits the u...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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