Farmland subdivision; A catalogue of land use techniques to preserve and enhance agricultural uses of land

The objective of this report is to catalogue land use techniques related to subdivision for preserving and enhancing agricultural uses of land. This report responds to the current concerns raised during discussions regarding potential revisions to the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP) related to farmland subdivision standards. A central concern identified for study is whether any subdivision, except for specific agricultural uses, should be permitted as it may fragment the farms and affect their future viability.Executive Summary Scope of Study i Highlights of Findings Conclusions Table of Contents Introduction 1 Overview of Study Process of Literature Search Survey of Alternative Techniques 3 Overview of Techniques Standards for Farm Related Residential Subdivision Standards for Non-Farm Related Subdivision Other Techniques Assessment of Alternative Techniques 19 Overview of Assessment Economic Issues Environmental Issues Fiscal Issues Intergovernmental Issues Legal Issues Social/Quality of Life Issues Conclusions 1 Applicable Techniques Table 1 Land Use Subdivision Techniques to Preserve Agricultural Uses of Land Bibliograph