§ 24-79. Performance standards.

A.

Construction. Construction is prohibited in riparian areas unless the necessary permits have been obtained from other responsible governmental agencies and plans have been approved by the Director of Public Works and the Zoning Administrator.

B.

Grading or Alterations to Riparian Vegetation. Grading, alteration of the natural contours of the land, or cutting or alteration of natural vegetation that protects a riparian habitat is prohibited within riparian areas except when such action is:

1.

Necessary to protect public health and safety.

2.

Associated with an approved creek restoration and enhancement project intended to improve the health and environmental integrity of the waterway.

3.

Associated with an approved conditional use permit, minor use permit, tentative parcel or subdivision map, or mining permit.

C.

Streambed Alteration. Filling, grading, excavating, or obstructing streambeds is prohibited except in the following circumstances:

1.

Placement of County-approved storm drain and irrigation outflow structures shall be designed so as to eliminate or minimize increases in the rate and amount of storm or irrigation water discharge;

2.

Placement of public and nonpublic utility lines;

3.

Construction of bridges and their connecting roadways;

4.

Maintenance activities necessary to protect public health and safety; and

5.

Creek restoration and improvement projects.

6.

Development associated with an approved conditional use permit, minor use permit, tentative parcel or subdivision map, or mining permit.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)