the primary purpose of the Grand Traverse County Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program and this Ordinance to implement a permanent option to protect farmland; to maintain a long-term positive business environment for agriculture; preserve the rural character and scenic attributes; enhance tourism and other important environmental benefits and to maintain the quality of life of county residents.

The purchase of development rights and the placement of an agricultural conservation easement on farmland through the Grand Traverse County Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program as provided for in this Ordinance is a public purpose of Grand Traverse County. Financing of such purchases requires that Grand Traverse County enter into agreements with property owners to obtain such development rights. Properties of which the County has purchased development rights and entered into an agricultural conservation easements should remain substantially undeveloped in order to remain viable for agricultural use.

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400 Boardman Avenue
Traverse City, Michigan  49684
Phone: 231-223-7314
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