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That Government and public service corporation acquisition of land and interests in land becomes subject to limitation;
• That expenditures of public funds for non-farm related purposes are subject to restraints; .
• That special assessment and tax levies are restricted.
Creation of agricultural and forestal districts in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan can enhance the County’s agricultural base and serve to promote new development in preferred locations.
Open Space
Easements
“Open space easements are mechanisms for protecting the vital natural resources of the County while not obtaining fee simple interest in real property. By deeding an open space easement, a property owner limits his heirs’ use of the property by agreeing to limit whatever development may be possible in perpetuity. For parcels of 200 acres or larger, conservation ' easements should achieve a density of not less than 100acre parcels. An approved public body takes possession of that easement, and assumes responsibility for protecting it in perpetuity. Under the provisions of the Open Space Land Act ..., public bodies are authorized to acquire or designate property for use as open space land.
“The Virginia Outdoors Foundation is the principal public body that accepts open, space easements, and cun-ently holds easements on over 16,000 acres of land in Rappahannock County. [Note: Now over 23,000 acres, or 17 percent of privately held land.]
“Open space easements help to preserve valuable agricultural, horticultural and scenic land in the County, and should be actively encouraged. The acceptance of open space easements is also an integral part of ensur. ing the perpetual maintenance of open space created by cluster development, which is encouraged under the County’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Continuing Planning
“The Rappahannock County Comprehensive Plan presents the County with a reference for making various land use decisions. However, the Plan should not be considered as a rigid framework for planning but rather should be amended and changed as circumstances in the County dictate. Thus, the Plan should be continuously reviewed with amendments made, when necessary, to maintain conformity with the stated goals and objectives and related public facility planning.”
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