Local Government Food Policy Database

Northeast Sector Plan, Resolution No. 12-18

Jurisdiction Name Douglas County
State / Province KS
Country United States
Type of Government County
Population 112,864
Population Range 50,000 to 249,999
Year 2012
Policy Links Download PDF
Policy Type resolution
GFC Topic community food production
Keywords agribusiness, agricultural land, agricultural land protection, agriculture, food production, plan, production, rural, rural agriculture, urban growth area
Adopting Government Department(s) Douglas County Board of County Commissioners
Lead Implementing Entity(s) Lawrence/Douglas County Planning and Development Services
Supporting Entity(s)

n/a

Policy Outcome(s)

plan set aside hundreds of acres of prime soil for agricultural or agri-business use and prevents it from being developed for commercial or industrial purposes

Additional Resources http://www.lawrenceks.org/assets/agendas/cc/2010/11-23-10h/fai_pl_cpa-6-5-09_ne_sector_plan.pdf