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Statutes > North-carolina > Chapter_106 > GS_106-737

Part 2. Voluntary AgriculturalDistricts.

§ 106‑737.  Qualifyingfarmland.

In order for farmland toqualify for inclusion in a voluntary agricultural district or an enhancedvoluntary agricultural district under Part 1 or Part 2 of this Article, it mustbe real property that:

(1)        Is participating inthe farm present‑use‑value taxation program established by G.S. 105‑277.2through 105‑277.7 or is otherwise determined by the county to meet allthe qualifications of this program set forth in G.S. 105‑277.3;

(2)        Repealed by SessionLaws 2005‑390, s. 11 effective September 13, 2005.

(3)        Is managed inaccordance with the Soil Conservation Service defined erosion control practicesthat are addressed to highly erodable land; and

(4)        Is the subject of aconservation agreement, as defined in G.S. 121‑35, between the county andthe owner of such land that prohibits nonfarm use or development of such landfor a period of at least 10 years, except for the creation of not more thanthree lots that meet applicable county zoning and subdivision regulations. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c.1025, s. 1; 2005‑390, ss. 3, 11.)

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > North-carolina > Chapter_106 > GS_106-737

Part 2. Voluntary AgriculturalDistricts.

§ 106‑737.  Qualifyingfarmland.

In order for farmland toqualify for inclusion in a voluntary agricultural district or an enhancedvoluntary agricultural district under Part 1 or Part 2 of this Article, it mustbe real property that:

(1)        Is participating inthe farm present‑use‑value taxation program established by G.S. 105‑277.2through 105‑277.7 or is otherwise determined by the county to meet allthe qualifications of this program set forth in G.S. 105‑277.3;

(2)        Repealed by SessionLaws 2005‑390, s. 11 effective September 13, 2005.

(3)        Is managed inaccordance with the Soil Conservation Service defined erosion control practicesthat are addressed to highly erodable land; and

(4)        Is the subject of aconservation agreement, as defined in G.S. 121‑35, between the county andthe owner of such land that prohibits nonfarm use or development of such landfor a period of at least 10 years, except for the creation of not more thanthree lots that meet applicable county zoning and subdivision regulations. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c.1025, s. 1; 2005‑390, ss. 3, 11.)


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > North-carolina > Chapter_106 > GS_106-737

Part 2. Voluntary AgriculturalDistricts.

§ 106‑737.  Qualifyingfarmland.

In order for farmland toqualify for inclusion in a voluntary agricultural district or an enhancedvoluntary agricultural district under Part 1 or Part 2 of this Article, it mustbe real property that:

(1)        Is participating inthe farm present‑use‑value taxation program established by G.S. 105‑277.2through 105‑277.7 or is otherwise determined by the county to meet allthe qualifications of this program set forth in G.S. 105‑277.3;

(2)        Repealed by SessionLaws 2005‑390, s. 11 effective September 13, 2005.

(3)        Is managed inaccordance with the Soil Conservation Service defined erosion control practicesthat are addressed to highly erodable land; and

(4)        Is the subject of aconservation agreement, as defined in G.S. 121‑35, between the county andthe owner of such land that prohibits nonfarm use or development of such landfor a period of at least 10 years, except for the creation of not more thanthree lots that meet applicable county zoning and subdivision regulations. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c.1025, s. 1; 2005‑390, ss. 3, 11.)