§ 24-78. Use regulations.

A.

Permitted Activities. The following activities are permitted as-of-right in riparian areas, subject to applicable performance standards below:

1.

Livestock grazing and agricultural practices in the Agriculture, Foothill Residential, Foothill Country Residential, Rural Residential, Rural Country Residential, Timber Mountain, and Timber Production zones;

2.

Native landscaping;

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FIGURE 24-77-1 RIPARIAN AREAS]

FIGURE 24-77-1 RIPARIAN AREAS

4.

Fencing that does not interfere with the flow of flood waters or wildlife migration corridors, consistent with Article III, Division 3 (Walls and Fences);

5.

Roads used primarily for the maintenance of a property;

6.

Utilities, including the installation, operation and maintenance of water pumps;

7.

Storm drains into riparian areas and creeks;

8.

Trails and passive recreational activities not involving the establishment of any structures;

9.

Construction and maintenance of County-owned culverts, rip-rap, and other drainage facilities; and

10.

Construction and maintenance of County-owned bridges.

B.

Conditionally Permitted Uses.

1.

Uses, structures, and activities permitted in the applicable zone are permitted within riparian areas only with approval of a Minor Use Permit.

2.

To approve a Minor Use Permit for riparian area development, the Zoning Administrator shall make all of the following findings in addition to the findings in Article V, Division 5 (Conditional Use and Minor Use Permits):

a.

The proposed use, structure, or encroachment cannot be feasibly located outside the riparian area because such location would have a more adverse effect on the stream environment.

b.

Measures are included that provide adequate protection of wildlife habitat, water quality and in-stream habitat, and capacity for flood management.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)