Mayor's Bona Fide Agricultural, Recreational, and Natural Resources Land Use Ad-Hoc Committee

The Mayor's Ad-hoc on Bona Fide Agricultural, Recreational, and Natural Resources Land Use Committee will develop criteria to be used when determining if a business or land use, if implemented, will constitute a bona fide farming, agricultural, recreational or natural resource use pursuant the City of Auburn Code of Ordinances, Section 60-145(a)(l)(b)(2)(i).

Membership:

  • The Chair of the Sustainability and Natural Resources Board or the Chair’s designee: Chris Carson
  • Up to two representatives of the Natural Products and Agriculture Working Group as designated by the Chair of the Group: Dave Bell, Joe Gray
  • A representative of the Conservation Working Group as designated by the Chair of the Group: Amy Dieterich
  • A representative of the Community Forestry Working Group as designated by the Chair of the Group: Dave Griswold
  • A representative of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board as designated by the Chair of the Board: Phil Savignano
  • A member of the Planning Board as designated by the Chair of the Board: David Trask
  • Representatives of the Planning, Permitting, and Code Enforcement Department as designated by the City Manager: John Blais
  • Two members of the public appointed by the mayor: Barbara Mitchell, John Cleveland 

The Committee will report to the City Council, no later than December 16, 2024, with proposed criteria.