03-25-2014, 06:34 AM
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The possibility for geothermal development exists within SB2274.
Did anyone notice that SB2274 still requires a Special Use permit from County?
SB2274 also stipulates a site of "greater than one acre but less than fifteen acres", which neatly precludes any development in the ticky-tack 7500sf subdivisions and HPP (a one acre lot is, by definition, not "greater than one acre").
Furthermore, SB2274 requires compliance with all State and Federal laws.
Most of the "permitted uses" granted by SB2274 are already permitted uses of Ag-zoned land.
As currently written, SB2274 does not take effect until July 2050. (Yes, probably a placeholder for a "real" date to be determined.)
Given the way County handles Special Use permits, I'm really not concerned at all that SB2274 will create a "permitted use" scenario that causes any actual problems in real life. In fact, quite the contrary: would you rather live next to a "fancy game rooster" farm, a piggery, or some hippies living in shacks and growing organic produce? (Hint: the first two are considered a permitted agricultural use, no permits required.)
That said, please continue with the outrageous suggestions; I can always use a good laugh.