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092 <br /> PAGE 8 <br /> "Legalisms" and prefer that Local jurisdictions <br /> generally defer to the general state definition . <br /> He continued that the broad definition of farming <br /> works to the county 's benefit as it involves more <br /> parcels . He added that there is a problem with <br /> parafarming operations such as greenhouses. <br /> Kramer indicated he favored more Land being <br /> eligible for farming districts. <br /> MOTION: Pilkey moved to accept the attorney's <br /> recommendation that the farming definitions be <br /> deleted, but requested that the attorney <br /> investigate the possibilities of obtaining express <br /> statutory authority to .define farming . Seconded by <br /> Kramer. <br /> Best suggested that the County retain the current <br /> deinitions until. approval to define is obtained <br /> from the state. <br /> Smith noted that the battle will be over the local <br /> definition not state authority to define. <br /> VOTE: 3 in favor (Kramer, Kizer, PiLkey) <br /> 8 opposed <br /> MOTION: Jacobs moved that the existing definition be <br /> retained and that the attorney be requested to <br /> investigate the possibilities of obtaining express <br /> statutory authority to define farming . Seconded by <br /> Best . <br /> VOTE: 8 in favor . <br /> 3 opposed (Kizer, Yuhasz, Pilkey) . <br /> AGENDA ITEM 7a (2) Home Occupations <br /> Presentation by Smith . <br /> MOTION: Kizer moved approval of the staff recommendation . <br /> • Seconded by Best . <br /> VOTE: Unanimous . <br /> AGENDA ITEM 7a (3) Minimum Lot Size in Watersheds <br /> Presentation by Smith . <br />