Alameda County, CA · Alameda County

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Land Conservation Contract

Alameda County property owners use this agreement to restrict property in an agricultural preserve to agricultural and compatible uses.

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Issued by
City of Alameda County · Alameda County, Alameda County, California
Notarization
Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source
acgov.org
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What this form is

This contract records an agreement between a property owner and Alameda County to limit property in an agricultural preserve to agricultural and compatible uses. It identifies the owner and property, sets out contract terms, and includes spaces for property exhibits, signatures, and county approval. The contract also explains renewal, nonrenewal, land division, and cancellation provisions.

Who needs it

Property owners entering a land conservation agreement with Alameda County for property located in an agricultural preserve need this contract.

How to submit it

The form says recording should be requested through the Alameda County Clerk of the Board at 1221 Oak Street, Room 536, Oakland, CA 94612, and that the recorded document should be mailed to that office.

About notarization

This contract is signed without a notary; it provides signature lines for the owner and county representatives, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Contract

    Download the Land Conservation Contract PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Contract

    Enter the owner and business name, contract date, property information, and other required details.

  3. 3

    Gather the Exhibits

    Attach Exhibits A and B, which the contract references for the property description and compatible uses.

  4. 4

    Request Recording

    Request recording through the Alameda County Clerk of the Board at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Land Conservation Contract do?
It records an agreement between a property owner and Alameda County to restrict property in an agricultural preserve to agricultural and compatible uses.
Who uses this contract?
A property owner entering a land conservation agreement with Alameda County uses the contract, which includes owner and property details, contract terms, and signature lines.
Do I need a notary for the Land Conservation Contract?
No. The contract provides signature lines for the owner and county representatives and does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Land Conservation Contract?
The form lists the Alameda County Clerk of the Board, 1221 Oak Street, Room 536, Oakland, CA 94612, for recording requests and as the mailing address after recording.

Need something notarized?

This Land Conservation Contract doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Alameda County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.