The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 18 unanimously approved a change of course for proposed rural zoning amendments after hundreds of farmers, ranchers and equestrian business owners raised concerns the changes would devastate their operations.
Supervisor Sylvia Arenas, who represents much of the affected South County area, directed staff to produce new draft ordinances by spring 2026 with revisions following extensive community input.
“We wanted to make sure that we got it right for everyone,” Arenas said. “Whether you are a winery, or selling flowers, or you have a farm stand, or are selling eggs.”…