SB 5945 - DIGEST

Finds that for many counties the adoption of zoning maps and development regulations that identify and protect agricultural resource lands of commercial significance is problematic. Complexities arise from the growth management act and rulings by the growth management hearings boards that do not allow counties to consider other important factors when designating agricultural resource lands of commercial significance.

Declares an intent to give counties flexibility in the establishment of zoning maps and development regulations to assure there is a viable agricultural industry in this state.