2-7-3: DESIGNATING COUNTY OWNED LAND AS OPEN SPACE AND/OR A CONSERVATION AREA:

Designation of County owned land as open space and/or as a conservation area shall be by Board of County Commissioners' resolution. Such resolution shall specify the reasons why the County owned land is being designated, shall be specific regarding the designation, and shall also specify the uses that are to be allowed on the land.

Prior to designating the land as open space and/or a conservation area by resolution, the Board shall determine the time and place for deliberation regarding the designation. Fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing regarding the designation, the Board shall post a public notice on the land of the hearing time, date and location. Fifteen (15) days prior to hearing, the time, date and location shall also be published in the newspaper, on the Board's website and through public service announcements. A copy of the proposed resolution shall be made available on the Board's website for review fifteen days prior to the hearing.

If a resolution is adopted by the Board, such designation shall govern the management of the County owned land until such time as the resolution is replaced. (Ord. 915, 10-20-2020)