Does SOAR lock in General Plan land uses until 2050?
SOAR does not lock in land use. SOAR locks in the citizens’ right to vote on changes to land use. Having the right to vote on these changes is a […]
Are the SOAR 2050 initiatives any different from the original SOAR initiative?
Two new sections were added to the County SOAR initiative passed in 2016, to assist the agricultural industry by providing exemptions from a vote of the people for farmworker housing […]
What would happen if SOAR went away?
If SOAR disappeared, developers would rush in to rezone open space and agricultural lands for more housing tracts and shopping centers. Developers would also pour millions of dollars into [...]
Why is SOAR important?
SOAR keeps cities in Ventura County separate and distinct with greenbelts between them. By preventing sprawl, SOAR also lessens traffic congestion and air pollution. SOAR preserves local farmland [...]
Does SOAR affect the housing supply or affordable housing?
In the last eight years alone, Ventura County and its ten cities permitted over 15,000 housing units with SOAR in place. Additionally, SOAR has exemptions for affordable housing.
Does SOAR affect land values?
No. Land values for coastal counties are similar across Southern California. Typically lands zoned for no growth, like open space and agricultural lands, are less valuable than lands zoned for [...]
Does SOAR affect a farmer’s ability to use their land?
No. SOAR does not change any regulations governing agricultural land. Farmers can do anything that is allowed within their agricultural zoning.
Does SOAR affect the ability of a property owner to sell their land?
No. SOAR does not change regulations governing property, nor does it affect the process by which property is bought and sold.
How does SOAR work?
In the county, SOAR requires the Board of Supervisors to get the approval of voters countywide before they can urbanize lands that are zoned for open space, agriculture or rural […]
What is SOAR?
“Save Open-Space and Agricultural Resources” (SOAR) is a set of laws that protect open space and agricultural lands in Ventura County by vote of the people.