(INITIATIVE) Shall an initiative enacting the Strada Verde Specific Plan, and making County General Plan and Zoning Code Amendments for approximately 2,777 acres of agricultural land in northwest San Benito County, allowing various uses (including Research/Development, Automotive Testing/Tracks, Distribution, Offices, Business/Professional Services Commercial, Light Industrial, Hospitality, Retail, and Public/Private Services) and requiring the creation of a 209.5 acre Pajaro River Park and preservation of 561.7 acres exclusively for agriculture be adopted?
1, San Benito County • 2020 • Measure
Failed
Result: 40.5% yes, 59.5% no (28,080 votes cast)
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The measure would have enacted the Strada Verde Specific Plan to rezone approximately 2,777 acres of agricultural land in northwest San Benito County for mixed commercial, industrial, and research uses while requiring creation of a 209.5-acre river park and preservation of 561.7 acres for agriculture.