PRGWB - On-Site Agriculture Off-Set
An on-site offset clearance involves crop conversion on a single site with a single property owner. A property owner may choose to apply for an on-site offset clearance when they are currently growing one crop but wish to switch to a different crop. In some cases, the new crop might be able to cover more or less area while still maintaining the same projected water use.
What is the process?
Submit Application
Property owner submits On-Site Agricultural Offset Clearance Application to [email protected].
County Review
County staff reviews application for completeness, may contact property owner for additional information.
On-Site Inspection
County staff schedules on-site inspection with property owners.
Conditional Approval
County staff sends property owner conditional approval to plant per the approved planting plan and a notice to file with County Clerk-Recorder before planting.
Water Meter Installation
Property owner installs a well meter per County standards.
Site Visit
Property owner contacts County staff to schedule a site visit to verify planting matches approved planting plan and well meter installation.
Final Approval
County staff issues “final” approval for On-site Ag Offset.
Annual Site Inspections
County staff conducts annual site inspections until the Agricultural Offset Ordinance terminates, currently scheduled for August 31, 2022.
Who is eligible?
Requirements
- Evidence of existing crop irrigated within the five years preceding the application date must be provided.
- Crops irrigated within the last five years must have been in compliance with the Agricultural Offset Ordinance.
- New crop production must be on the same site of the crop being replaced.
- New crop production cannot exceed water demand of previous crop(s).
- New crop production may exceed acreage of previous crop.
- Existing and proposed commodities of crop production must be declared.
- Recorded disclosure form required.
- Site inspections required.
Is there a charge for this service?
A fee is due at time of application and includes one site visit. Refer to the current fee schedule for the Agricultural Offset Clearance fees. Applicants may be real-time billed for additional site visits associated with application processing. Projects requiring a custom water duty factor will require a Cost Accounting Agreement, a deposit fee, and will be real-time billed.
When and where is this service offered?
This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.
