§ 19-9. Areas of environmental concern.

A.

The Butte County Board of Supervisors (Board) may establish Areas of Environmental Concern, after considering factors affecting on-site wastewater system placement and performance, including, but not limited to:

1.

Area-wide soil and drainage characteristics;

2.

Flooding and seasonal water table;

3.

Commercial or residential density;

4.

Special status species populations and/or habitat;

5.

Riparian habitat, wetlands, and oak woodlands and proximity to surface water; and

6.

Habitat preserves identified in any adopted Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP).

B.

Areas of Environmental Concern shall have clear geographical boundaries and be established by Resolution, only after a public hearing before the Board.

C.

The Board may establish additional requirements in Areas of Environmental Concern, including but not limited to:

1.

Increased setback requirements;

2.

Increased permitting requirements, such as requiring operating permits for standard gravity systems; and

3.

Increased inspection requirements by Certified OM&M Specialists.

(Ord. No. 4018, § 1, 3-16-10; Ord. No. 4113, § 4, 4-12-16 )