§ 5.16.090. Resolution of disputes.

Should any controversy arise regarding any inconvenience or discomfort occasioned by agricultural operations or agricultural processing (described in Section 15.16.010) conducted in accordance with existing laws, ordinances and regulations, then the parties may notify the county agricultural commissioner as set forth below in an attempt to resolve the matter:

(1)

The aggrieved party may notify the agricultural commissioner within thirty days of the occurrence of the agricultural operation giving rise to the controversy.

(2)

Within fifteen days after receiving the complaint, the agricultural commissioner shall set a meeting with the affected parties and shall attempt to mediate the dispute.

(3)

If the dispute cannot be successfully mediated by the agricultural commissioner, then both parties may agree to present the controversy to a professional mediator. The expense of such mediation shall be the responsibility of the affected parties.

(Ord. 2958 § 1 (part), 2001: Ord. 2561 § 1 (part), 1992)