California City Municipal Code Ch. 6 Land Clearing Activities

This Chapter regulates land clearing activities.

(a) "Land Clearing Activities" means the removal of natural vegetation from unimproved real property from one lot or parcel more than ½ acre in size.

(b) "Natural Vegetation" refers to flora or vegetation occurring naturally and does not refer to planted crops.

(a) No person shall engage in land clearing activities without a permit from the City.

(b) The City Engineer shall issue the permit subject to such conditions appropriate to ensure the prevention of soil erosion and dust abatement in the area to be cleared. Such conditions may include the following:

(1) The construction of earthen berms at appropriate intervals;

(2) The planning and irrigation of the land with grass or other mutually agreeable vegetation within a specified period not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days;

(3) The posting of a bond to cover the cost of removal of blown sand and debris from adjacent public properties; and

(4) The execution of an agreement to hold the City and the neighboring property owners free and harmless form any damage from blowing dust and sand.

The City Engineer may revoke a land clearing permit on three days' prior written notice.

An applicant may appeal the decision of the Public Works Director in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 4.

(Ord. No. 07-656, 12-4-2007)