Chapter 17.520 — Natural Resource Conservation

§ 17.520.010. Purpose. ¶

This chapter provides uniform standards for proposed development and new land uses within the City to ensure the protection of important habitat, plant, soil, and water resources and to implement applicable provisions of the General Plan. (Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.520.020. Applicability. ¶

The provisions of this chapter apply to all proposed development and new land uses in all zones. Uses of the land that existed on the effective date of this chapter shall not be altered or modified so as to conflict with, or further conflict with, these standards. If requested by the Director or the review authority, applicants shall provide evidence to the Director that the proposed development is in compliance with the standards in this chapter and other applicable standards in this Development Code before the issuance of a building permit, business license, or zoning clearance.

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.520.030. Plant and Habitat Conservation. ¶

A. Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). Development shall comply with the applicable terms of the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) (particularly Section 3.2.13 San Jacinto Valley Area Plan) including, but not limited to, the payment of mitigation fees, narrow endemic surveys, riparian/riverine policy, and other applicable surveys.
B. Habitat Evaluation and Acquisition Negotiation Strategy (HANS) application. Applicants for a discretionary permit for property located in Criteria Area/Criteria Cell(s) as designated in Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan shall submit a Habitat Evaluation and Acquisition Negotiation Strategy (HANS) application to the Riverside County Environmental Programs Department and subsequently to the Western Riverside Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) for Joint Project Review (JPR).
(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.520.040. Soil Conservation. ¶

See Municipal Code Chapter 15.30 (Dust Control). (Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.520.050. Water Quality. ¶

Substances of any kind shall only be discharged into a body of water, public or private sewage or drainage system, watercourse, or into the ground in compliance with Municipal Code Chapter 13.44 (Storm Water Management) and Section 17.600.100 (Water Quality Management Plan [WQMP] Required).

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)