Hamlin Township Considers New Agricultural Security Area

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The Hamlin Township Board of Supervisors has received a proposal to create an Agricultural Security Area (ASA) within the township, as allowed under Pennsylvania's Agricultural Area Security Law. The proposal is available for public inspection at the Hamlin Township Municipal Office, and the township is seeking feedback from residents and landowners.

Why it matters

Establishing an ASA provides legal protections for farmland, restricting development and eminent domain, and offering tax benefits to participating landowners. This could help preserve the rural character and agricultural heritage of Hamlin Township.

The details

The Agricultural Area Security Law allows municipalities in Pennsylvania to designate areas of farmland as Agricultural Security Areas. This provides legal protections for the land, restricting development and eminent domain, and offering tax benefits to participating landowners. The Hamlin Township proposal would establish such an ASA within the township.

• The proposal was received by the Hamlin Township Board of Supervisors.
• The proposal is available for public inspection at the Hamlin Township Municipal Office from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

What’s next

The township is seeking public feedback on the proposed Agricultural Security Area before making a decision.