§ 36.380

The provisions of this Division are intended to protect areas with natural habitat value including ravines with seasonal drainage, natural vegetation and trees, and wildlife corridors, as valuable natural, scenic, and recreational amenities.

(Ord. No. 2108 § 1.)

The provisions of this Division apply to proposed development on sites with sensitive environmental resource characteristics. These include areas identified in the General Plan, hillside properties, and other areas as determined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

(Ord. No. 2108 § 1.)

The project permit application shall include a site-specific environmental resource analysis prepared by a biologist or other qualified professional acceptable to, and approved by the City, to determine the precise location and boundary of the resource. The Director may waive this requirement if it is determined that the project, because of its size, location, or design will not have a significant impact on the resource, or that sufficient information already exists and further analysis is not necessary. A required environmental resource analysis shall include all information and materials required by the Director. Development plans shall include delineation of environmental resources and/or environmental resource area (as appropriate) and proposed mitigation measures to preserve and/or restore the resources that may be affected.

(Ord. No. 2108 § 1.)

A. All structures shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from an environmental resource, unless a reduced setback is determined by the Director to be appropriate. Additional setbacks may be necessary to protect sensitive environmental resources (e.g., ravine with habitat value or wildlife corridors) as determined by the Director.

B. Structures, parking access, parking spaces, paved areas, or swimming pools shall not be constructed within an environmental resource setback area.

C. Grading or filling, planting of exotic/non-native or non-riparian plant species, or removal of native vegetation shall not occur within an environmental resource setback area unless a mitigation plan including a mitigation monitoring plan is approved by the review authority.

D. Where drainage improvements are required, they shall be placed in the least visible locations and naturalized through the use of natural or natural-appearing materials, such as river rock, earth-tone concrete, and/or landscaping with native plant materials.

E. Structures, fencing, or other site disturbances shall not occur within a delineated wildlife corridor, unless there are no other feasible building sites on the parcel.

F. The project shall incorporate all feasible mitigation measures recommended in the site environmental resource analysis.

(Ord. No. 2108 § 1.)

Division 36.390. Public Art Program

Sections:

36.390.010 Purpose.

36.390.020 Definitions.

36.390.030 Public Art Work at City-Owned Facilities.

36.390.040 Establishment of Public Art Program Fund.

36.390.050 Use of Funds.

36.390.060 Artwork Review Process.

36.390.070 Ownership of Art.