Tulare County Policy 391 describes the process the Board of Supervisors would follow when considering a request to initiate an amendment to the General Plan. The policy states, in part: "In deciding whether or not to initiate the amendment, the Board shall, among other considerations, give consideration as to the public need or necessity of the proposed amendment, and whether the proposed amendment would further the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan and not obstruct their attainment."

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors decided to initiate the Yokohl Ranch process in February 2006.

Public Need & Necessity
Policies of the General Plan

Approximately 70% of Yokohl Ranch is expected to remain as open space.