Is the land still privately owned after the development easement is sold?

Yes. The land remains privately owned and can be sold to anyone after it is preserved subject to the easement restrictions. The land remains on the tax rolls and does not become open to the public at any time.

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1. What is an Agricultural Development Area?
2. What is an agricultural district?
3. What is a development easement?
4. How does a person apply to this program?
5. Is this a County or State program?
6. How are the applications evaluated?
7. How long does the application process take?
8. How is a farm restricted after the development easement has been sold?
9. Is the land still privately owned after the development easement is sold?
10. How much money is offered for the easement?
11. It is a competitive process?
12. How are the applications funded?