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Irvine Municipal Code Ch. 8-10 Interim Preservation Area Management
Irvine Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Irvine
Cite as: Irvine Municipal Code Chapter 8-10 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 8-10-1. - Interim preservation area management.¶
A. Prior to transfer to public ownership, permitted uses in preservation areas shall be those uses permitted in the Exclusive Agriculture category (1.1) and those uses listed in Section 8-7-1. Agricultural uses on the frontal slopes of Quail Hill (P-11 and P-12 as shown on Figure 8-2A) will be limited to cattle grazing. Landform, vegetation, and drainage modifications pursuant to all allowable uses will be permitted except in riparian vegetation areas. Significant modification to riparian vegetation is not permitted, except for the following:
- Modification necessary to provide:
a. Fire protection.
b. Access roads.
c. Flood and drainage control facilities.
d. Water, sewer and utility facilities.
- Habitat enhancement as part of a mitigation program approved by the California Department of Fish and Game.
B. The City will facilitate the interim preservation of the land by entering into Williamson Act contracts if requested by the landowner, and may convey land or easements in preservation areas to public agencies and utilities for road, transportation, transit, drainage, flood control, water, sewer and utility purposes.
(Code 1976, § V.E-708; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94)
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