Agricultural/Purchase of Development Rights

Members	Officers	Election Districts
John Howe		Falmouth
Benjamin Rudasill	Vice-Chairman	Aquia
Jeff Adams		Hartwood
Robert Broxton	Chairman	Garrisonville
Martin McClevey		Griffis-Widewater
Chad Young		George Washington
Joshua Pepper		Rock Hill

Staff Support	Position	Department
Kathy Baker	Assistant Director/Program Administrator	Planning and Zoning
Joe Fiorello	Environmental Planner	Planning and Zoning
Michael Keyes	Appraiser	Commissioner of Revenue

Overview

The Agricultural/Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Committee is a body of seven citizens appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Each member represents an election district. The purpose of the Committee is to address the problems of sustainable growth, preservation of rural lands, and promotion and facilitation of agriculture, environmental integrity, land values, and taxation.

PDR Program

The Committee works with the program administrator to promote the PDR Program and review applications from landowners who apply to the program. The PDR Program enables the county to acquire conservation easements voluntarily offered by property owners to limit further residential development.

The Planning and Zoning staff provides support to the Committee.