Lancaster Municipal Code Ch. 15.44 Clearing Permits

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1139, § 1, adopted Oct. 28, 2025, amended Ch. 15.44 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 15.44, §§ 15.44.010—15.44.030, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 1094, § 1, adopted Nov. 8, 2022.

A person shall not clear or grub any lot exceeding one-half acre within the city without first obtaining a clearing permit from the city. No such permit shall be required in the event that a grading permit has been issued with respect to the property.

(Ord. No. 1139, § 1, 10-28-2025)

An application for a clearing permit shall not be approved unless the building and engineering services department of the city determines that the proposed development will not result in significant blowing dust or erosion of topsoil.

(Ord. No. 1139, § 1, 10-28-2025)

A person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Conviction shall be punishable in accordance with Chapter 1.12 of this code, or an order to restore the native vegetation removed in violation of this chapter, or the denial of a clearing permit from the city for a period of five years from the date of conviction, or any combination of the penalties herein. Exception: A person shall be exempt from this section in the event they are required to remove vegetation at the request of the Los Angeles County fire department, flood control district, or any other governmental agency.

(Ord. No. 1139, § 1, 10-28-2025)