This URBAN AGRICULTURE INCENTIVE ZONE CONTRACT (“Contract” orUrban Agriculture Incentive Zone Contract • January 3rd, 2019 • California
In 2013, the State of California enacted the Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones Act (commencing with California Government Code section 51040) (“UAIZ Act”), which recognizes the public interest in promoting sustainable urban farming. The UAIZ Act authorizes cities and counties to establish Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones (“UAIZ”) for the purpose of entering into voluntary contracts with property owners of vacant, unimproved, or blighted lands within the zone. Through these contracts, property owners can agree to commit their land to urban agriculture for a minimum of five years in exchange for potential lower property taxes during the term of the contract.
