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We want your thoughts on whether certain temporary activities should be allowed on agricultural land. Your feedback will help us understand community preferences and guide future discussions & possible policy updates down the road.
1.
Which of the following best describes you? Please select all that apply.
Live in El Dorado County
Own/lease land that has a right to farm (agriculture land)
Own a winery, farm, or other agricultural operation
Own accessory dwelling unit(s)/lodging on or close to ag land that is permitted for temporary use
Neighbor to a winery, farm, or other agricultural operation
Interested in building or expanding lodging on owned/leased property for temporary recreation rental use
None of the above
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2.
Please rate your interest level in allowing agricultural land within the County to also be used for temporary lodging, with “1” indicated no interest, and “5” being high interest.
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5
3.
If you rated 3 – 5 for question 2, which zones should be allowed to expand temporary lodging as a secondary use? Please select all that apply.
Agricultural grazing (AG): lands zoned to primarily function as a viable animal grazing operation
Planned Agriculture (PA): lands zoned to function as a variety of agricultural enterprises
Limited Agriculture (LA): lands zoned to function as a variety of agricultural enterprises, but with limited ranch marketing and commercial wineries permitted (limited commercial agricultural enterprises
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4.
Which temporary lodging uses should be permissible? Please select all that apply.
Temporary lodging for visitors and/or guests
Temporary lodging for hosting special events
Temporary low-impact camping (described in state law as "rental of a temporary sleeping accommodation on private property for recreational purposes that is not a commercial lodging facility or special occupancy perk").
Temporary recreational lodging should not be allowed on agricultural land
5.
What are your concerns with expanding allowable agricultural land uses to include things like temporary lodging and/or special events? Please select all that apply.
Noise
Light pollution
Fires
Theft/vandalism
Traffic, parking and/or road safety
Natural resource concerns
Changes to rural/agricultural characteristic
Additional uses becoming primary uses on agricultural land and/or loss of agricultural land
Excessive hosting of special events (weddings, parties, etc.)
Access for bicycles and pedestrians
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6.
What types of rules are reasonable for temporary lodging? Please select all that apply.
Maximum income limits for temporary lodging hosts
Maximum limit on number of dwellings available for temporary lodging
Number of temporary lodging sites should be limited by acreage size
Restricted quiet hours
Time limited to duration of stay
Number of guests
Number of vehicles per guest
Recreational fires should be strictly regulated
Pets should remain leashed when outside of lodging structure
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7.
Please provide any additional information relevant to expanding uses on agricultural lands.
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