PASO ROBLES GROUNDWATER BASIN (PRGWB)
Agricultural Offset On-Site
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An on-site offset clearance involves crop conversion on a single site with a single property owner. A property owner may choose to apply for an on-site offset clearance when they are currently growing one crop but wish to switch to a different crop. In some cases, the new crop might be able to cover more or less area while still maintaining the same projected water use. Below is a brief list of requirements of on-site agriculture offsets, otherwise, Ordinance 3308 provides a complete guide for requirements of on-site agriculture offsets.
For more information on policies and fees related to new agriculture offset on-site that apply in the PRGWB, please choose one of the following:
Requirements
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Evidence of existing crop irrigated within the five years preceding the application date must be provided.
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Crops irrigated within the last five years must have been in compliance with the Agricultural Offset Ordinance.
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New crop production must be on the same site of the crop being replaced.
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New crop production cannot exceed water demand of previous crop(s).
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New crop production may exceed acreage of previous crop.
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Existing and proposed commodities of crop production must be declared.
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Recorded disclosure form required.
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Site inspections required.