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ATTACHMENT A POLICIES FOR THE AGRICULTURE/OPEN SPACE SUBAREA OF THE HAPPY VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN October 19, 1999 1. Landscape Buffers. Landscape buffer areas are to be established as appropriate within new residential developments between future homes and agricultural land to reduce the potential for land use conflicts. 2. Noise and Odors. Noise and odors resulting from agricultural pursuits conducted in accordance with good practice and maintenance are not deemed by the City to be a nuisance or subject to abatement. 3. Fire Breaks. The use of fire breaks (with maintenance service roads) shall be required in agricultural areas where appropriate and necessary for safety. 4. Agricultural Water. A. The City will work with Zone 7 of the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to ensure continued water availability for agricultural land, whenever possible. B. Future urban development located in the vicinity of agricul.tural land should be designed to fully mitigate potential water quality and quantity impacts. C. The maintenance of ponds used for agricultural purposes must conform to all applicable County, State, and Federal standards. D. New private wells may be constructed to serve as a supplemental source of irrigation water. 5. Assessment District Fees. Fees levied against agricultural land which might be included in future assessment districts should be assessed based upon the actual benefit received as agricultural land and not upon gross acreage. 6. Agricultural Education. A. The City Planning and Police Departments will help to educate the community regarding local agriculture and attempt to reduce potential land use conflicts between agricultural operations and urban development through routine staff contact with the public. Information relating to trespassing, vandalism, and theft laws; damage caused by off-road vehicles; and the reporting of illegal activities should be made available to the public.