Butte County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 24. ZONING |
Article III. General Regulations |
Division 6. Riparian Areas |
§ 24-76. Purpose.
This article establishes standards for riparian areas to:
A.
Reduce risks to property owners and the public from erosion and flooding;
B.
Protect and enhance the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of water resources in the county;
C.
Minimize pollutants entering water bodies from urban stormwater runoff; and
D.
Preserve riparian vegetation and protect wildlife habitat and wildlife corridors along natural drainage ways.
(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)