PRODUCE STORE ZONING PROBLEMS vs

A BUSY SALINAS PRODUCE MARKET COULD BE THE VICTIM OF ZONING LAWS. FARM FRESH PRODUCE HAS BEEN LOCATED ALONG HIGHWAY 68 (IN SALINAS) FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS, AND IS IN AN ILLEGAL LOCATION ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT ZONING CODE. THE MARKET OWNER DENA SALA IS DOING ALL SHE CAN TO STAY OPEN IN HER PRESENT LOCATION. SHE HAS ALREADY COLLECTED OVER A THOUSAND SIGNATURES THAT SUPPORT HER. CITY OFFICIALS SAY, IN ORDER TO FOLLOW THE LAW, FARM FRESH PRODUCE SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO AN EXISTING FARM. THIS IS THE 1ST TIME THE LOCATION OF THE STORE HAS BEEN QUESTIONED, AND THE ISSUE WILL BE ADDRESSED AT THE NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 8TH , IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS.