Frequently Asked Questions

The ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ section is a compilation of responses to common agriculture-permit-related questions received by the County’s Agriculture Planner.  Please check back as we will be adding more questions and answers over time. Simply click on the question to see the answer.

• Can I have a farm dwelling unit, if I am in an AG-10 zone, and is there a limit on square footage of the farm dwelling?
  
  
• Would remodeling a “farm kitchen” require a residential building permit or a commercial building permit?
  
  
• I’ve heard about the ‘Right to Plow’ and the ‘Right to Farm’; can you tell me what these terms mean?
  
  
• My property is within the jurisdiction of shoreline regulations. Do I need a Shoreline permit to build any type of structure on my property?
  
  
• Do I need a building permit for an agriculture storage shed? 
  
  
• Can I have a campground/resort in an AG-10 zone?
  
  
• Can I have a Home Occupation in the AG-10 zone? 
  
  
• How can I get help creating a Farm Plan?