Agricultural Preserves and the Williamson Act | Planning Department Riverside County

Overview of Program

Riverside County participates in the State of California Land Conservation Act agricultural land preservation program. The purpose of the Act is to preserve agricultural and open space lands by discouraging premature and unnecessary conversion to urban uses. Williamson Act contracts are established between the landowner and the County.

Riverside County Resolution No. 84-526 “Amending the Rules and Regulations Governing Agricultural Preserves In Riverside County" - specifies local rules for processing agricultural preserve applications

Riverside County Ordinance No. 509 - specifies compatible uses in agricultural preserve

County of Riverside Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder - Agricultural Preserve Information - provides information on assessment and valuation.
Planning Application Materials:
- Agricultural Preserve Supplemental Information Form
- Filing Instructions for Agricultural Preserve Applications
Maps of agricultural preserves are available on Riverside County Map My County by selecting the layer "Agricultural Preserves" under "Planning Layers"
The Williamson Act (California Land Conservation Act of 1965: Government Code Section 51200 et. seq.)
California Department of Conservation - Williamson Act Overview

For More Information

For more information on Agricultural Preserves and Land Conservation ("Williamson") Act Contracts in Riverside County, please contact:
Andrew Svitek
Asvitek @rivco.org or (951) 955-8514