Sand City Municipal Code Ch. 18.54 Cz Hr Habitat Restoration Overlay District

The purpose of the CZ HR district is to provide areas suitable for dune restoration, relocation, and/or stabilization as part of future developments as designated in the Local Coastal Land Use Plan.

(Ord. 84-1 §28-1)

Permitted uses in the CZ HR district are as follows:

A. Restoration or enhancement of native dune plant habitats or establishment of new habitat for rare and endangered species.

B. Grading and other activities necessary to implement a habitat restoration activity.

C. Native plant relocation as established in the Local Coastal Land Use Plan.

(Ord. 84-1 §28-2)

Minimum requirements in the CZ HR district are as follows:

A. A biological field survey and habitat protection plan is required to be prepared according to standards established in the Local Coastal Land Use Plan. If the plan includes habitat relocation or off-site restoration activities, it shall be forwarded to the Department of Fish and Game for review and approval. Plans involving rare or endangered species should also be forwarded to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for consultation.

B. Permanent protection shall be ensured for areas designated as habitat preserves as determined by the required field survey and habitat management plan through easements or dedications to public agencies to be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and/or the executive director of the Coastal Commission pursuant to CZ "review of legal documents" provisions.

(Ord. 84-1 §28-3)