Save our Open Space & Agricultural Resources

Save our Open Space & Agricultural Resources: Protecting Open Space from Urban Sprawl.

SOAR:
The SOAR measure is a General Plan Amendment.  California law allows for lawmaking by initiative, including the amendment of city and county General Plans.  The SOAR measure prevents changes in specified land use categories of the General Plan unless the land use change is approved by a (simple) majority of voters.  In other words it locks in certain land use categories and puts the keys in the hands of the voters.
SOAR is working to stop urban sprawl and build vibrant and sustainable communities. Once cities sprawl together, each city loses the unique character vital to a real sense of community. SOAR is working to stop runaway, ill-planned growth before the problems associated with urban sprawl get out of hand.
SOAR ordinances call for well-planned cities that work, focusing development within existing urban areas, and strive to protect farming and greenbelts in Ventura County.
What's also cool about SOAR? The SOAR Trail Running Series. A series of 5 trail runs that support SOAR. Raising funds,raising awareness, and getting people out on the trails.