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Santa Clara County paused agricultural zoning changes due to rural backlash and will revise the plan with community input by spring 2026.
Santa Clara County has paused its proposed agricultural zoning changes after backlash from farmers, winemakers, and rural business owners, with supervisors unanimously approving a reversal on November 18, 2025.
The county will revise the ordinance by spring 2026 with extensive community input, including a new Agricultural Task Force, public workshops, and potential outside consultants.
Key changes under consideration include recognizing small and non-contiguous farms based on revenue, preserving farm stands, lowering acreage thresholds, streamlining permits, and extending existing permit validity until 2030.
The revised process aims to balance growth with protecting South County’s agricultural heritage, rural economy, and environmental sustainability.
El condado de Santa Clara puso en pausa los cambios de zonificación agrícola debido a la reacción rural y revisará el plan con la participación de la comunidad para la primavera de 2026.