Qualified Entity Request Submittal Checklist v1_9.2023
Qualified Entity Request Submittal Checklist
Visalia Municipal C ode (VMC) Chapter 18.04 Agricultural Land Preservation Program, also known as the Agricultural Preser vation Ordinance (APO), requires that in order to be considered a qualified entity for the purpose of holding and managing agricultural conservation easements in accordance with the APO, an entity shall meet certain requirements and be approved by the City Council.
1 To initiate a request to become a qualified entity for purposes of the APO, an entity shall submit a formal written request along with the following information to the Community Development Department for review and recommendation to the City Council. A request for qualified entity status must include all items. If any items are missing, the request will not be processed. Additional information may be requested by the Community Development Director.
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Applicable entity documents of incorporation confirming that such entity is a nonprofit public benefit corporation, operating within the State of California, that is qualified to hold conservation easements under California Civil Code section 815.3.
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Statement confirming that the entity’s principal purpose includes administering easements for conserving and
maintaining lands in agricultural production.
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Agricultural conservation easement template. ☐ ☐
A summary of the extent and duration of the entity’s
involvement in agricultural land conservation within the San Joaquin Valley.
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Accreditation status with the Land Trust Accreditation
Commission, if applicable. ☐ ☐ ☐
Land trust association membership, if applicable. ☐ ☐ ☐
1 See Section 18.040.100, Qualified Entity.
City of Visalia Community Development
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