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Home My WebLink About066-26 (2025-2030SouthFrederickAg&ForestalDistrictAdditions) 4DORDINANCE Action: PLANNING COMMISSION: February 4, 2026 Recommended Approval BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: February 25, 2026 Adopted ADDITIONS TO THE 2025-2030 SOUTH FREDERICK AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT WHEREAS,there is a proposal to increase the South Frederick 2025-2030 Agricultural&Forestal District by 942.64-acres. With the additions,the District will contain 6,848.48+/- acres. The properties are located along Cedar Creek Grade(Route 622),Middle Road(Route 628),Marlboro Road(Route 631)and Hites Road(Route 620) and are identified by Property Identification Numbers 61-A-30, 72-A-22A, 72-A-54A, 73-A-31, 73-A- 66, 73-A-67, 83-A-44, 84-A-1, 85-A-2, 85-A-43, and 85-A-44 in the Back Creek Magisterial District; and WHEREAS,the Agricultural District Advisory Committee(ADAC)discussed this District's additions at their meeting on December 16,2025, and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the additions to the 2025-2030 South Frederick Agricultural&Forestal District on February 4,2026; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on these additions to the 2025-2030 South Frederick Agricultural&Forestal District on February 25, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds that the additions of the 2025-2030 South Frederick Agricultural & Forestal District contribute to the conservation and preservation of agricultural and forestal land in Frederick County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby adopts the additions to the 2025-2030 South Frederick Agricultural & Forestal District of 6,848.48+/-acres in the Back Creek Magisterial District,with an expiration date of August 13,2030.The Agricultural&Forestal District is as described on the attached map dated August 22,2025, and the attached property owners' table. This ordinance shall be in effect on the day of adoption. Passed this 25th day of February 2026 by the following recorded vote: John F. Jewell,Chairman Aye Jason C.Aiken Aye Albert L. Orndorff Aye Robert W.Wells Aye Michael D. Guevremont Aye Robert T. Liero Aye Gary R. Oates Aye A COPY ATTEST Michael Bollhoefer / Frederick County Administrator No. 066-26 AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT UPDATE South Frederick District Staff Report for the Board of Supervisors Prepared: February 18,2026 Staff Contact: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator Executive Summarv: Meeting Schedule Agricultural District Advisory Committee Action: Recommended Approval ADAC : 12/16/25 Planning Commission: 2/4/26 Action: Recommended Approval Board of Supervisors: 2/25/26 Action: Pending General District Location This District is located within the Back Creek Magisterial District and is generally located along Cedar Creek Grade (Route 622), Middle Road (Route 628), Marlboro Road (Route 631) and Hites Road(Route 625). State Code Requirements & District History Chapter 43, Section 15.2-4300 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, requires that Agricultural and Forestal Districts be reviewed by the local government every five years after establishment. The Board of Supervisors decides to approve, approve with modifications, or deny the proposal to establish or renew a District. The District was updated in 2025. Proposed Changes: Current Proposed 2025-2030 District 2025-2030 District Acreage 5,905.84+/- acres 6,848.48+/- acres Number of Parcels 150 154 Number of Property 57 64 Owners Magisterial Back Creek Back Creek District s Land Use Residential &Agricultural Residential &Agricultural Page 2 of 3 District Characteristics: Agricultural& Forestal Significance: The agricultural operation in the District is 90 percent agriculture (orchard, and crop harvesting) and 10 percent open space/woodlands. The area within the District is rural in nature. Lakes/Ponds/Streams: The District lies primarily within the Opequon Creek and Stephens Run drainage area. The District will further assist with managing the quality of the County's water resources. Prime Agricultural Soil: The largest amount of prime agricultural soil located within the District is Frederick-Poplimento. The District generally varies from rolling hills to ridges to the north, west, south and east. This District lies within Opequon Creek watershed and water is available from ponds, wells and springs. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan for Frederick County provides guidance when considering land use actions. The District is outside the Urban Development Area(UDA) and Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) and is not part of any land use plan or study by the County. Per the Comprehensive Plan, the current land use should remain in its present land use with orchards, agricultural, and residential. The intent of the Rural Areas is to maintain agriculture as a significant portion of the County's economy and to maintain the rural character of areas outside of the Urban Development Area. The Comprehensive Plan accomplishes this by promoting the inclusion of additional land in Agricultural and Forestal Districts. The Comprehensive Plan Supports the addition to the District because it provides an opportunity for the agribusiness community to conduct long range planning efforts for the management of their operations, while providing a reserve of agricultural land through the year 2030. The location of this District lies outside the Urban Development Area(UDA)and Sewer and Water Service Area(SWSA) and is not part of any current small area plan or study by the County. Staff Comments: This addition provides an opportunity for the agribusiness community to conduct long-range planning efforts for the management of their operations. Once renewed, the 1,014.45+/-acre District will be valid through August 2030. The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) unanimously recommended approval of the additional 942.64+/- acre to the 2025- 2030 South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on December 16, 2025.The Planning Commission(PC)unanimously recommended approval of the additional 942.64+/- acre to the 2025-2030 South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on February 4,2026. Page 3 of 3 Following a public hearing, staff is seeking a decision from the Board of Supervisors on these additional parcel applications. 2025-2030 South Frederick Addition Agricultural & Forestal District LAUR q t f vJp. 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