§ 18.06.020. Purpose and policy.

A.

It is the declared policy of Shasta County to protect, promote and encourage agricultural and forestry operations within the county. It is the further intent of Shasta County to provide to the residents of this county proper notification of the county's recognition and support through this chapter of those persons' and/or entities engaged in agricultural practices.

B.

When nonagricultural land uses extend into agricultural areas, agricultural operations may become the objects of nuisance complaints or suits. As a result, agricultural operations may be forced to cease or curtail operations to the point at which the viability of the agricultural operation is threatened. It is the purpose and intent of this section to minimize the loss of agricultural resources to the county of Shasta by clarifying and limiting the circumstances under which agricultural operations may be considered a nuisance. No agricultural activity shall become a nuisance, public or private, when the operations are managed and conducted in a manner consistent with existing laws, regulations, proper and accepted customs and standards established in Shasta County, or with the accepted management practices established by the agricultural industry.

C.

An additional purpose of this chapter is to promote a good neighbor policy by advising purchasers and users of property adjacent to or near agricultural operations of the inherent potential concerns associated with such purchases or residence. Such concerns may include, but are not limited to, the noises, open range cattle, odors, dust, chemicals, smoke and hours of operations that may accompany agricultural operations. It is intended that, purchasers and users will better understand the impact of living near agricultural operations and be prepared to accept such conditions as the natural result of living in or near rural areas.

(Ord. 94-2 § 1 (part), 1994)