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Division 10 — SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION›Chapter 2 — EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

810.0230 Land Clearing.

Yucaipa Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Yucaipa

Land clearing shall be kept to a minimum. Vegetation removal shall be limited to that amount necessary for building, access, fire protection, and construction as shown on the approved Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan or as allowed by the City Engineer through a Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Permit.

(a) All disturbed surfaces shall be prepared and maintained to control erosion and to establish vegetative growth compatible with the area. This control shall consist of any one or a combination of the following.

(1) Effective temporary planting such as rye grass or some other fast-germinating native seed and/or mulching with straw, pine needles, chippings, or other slope stabilization material

  • (2) Permanent planting of compatible drought-resistant species of ground cover, shrubs, trees, or other vegetation

  • (3) Mulching, fertilizing, watering, or other methods necessary to establish new vegetation

(b) The protection required by this section shall be installed prior to calling for final approval of the project and at all times between October 15 and April 15. Such protection shall be maintained for at least one year or until permanent protection is established.

(c) No land clearing activities except as otherwise allowed by this chapter shall take place prior to approval of the erosion control plan and/or permit. Vegetation removal between October 15 and April 15 shall not precede subsequent grading or construction activities by more than 15 days. During this period, erosion and sediment control measures shall be in place.

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▸Contents — Yucaipa Zoning Code
Yucaipa Zoning Code
  1. Division 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Division 2 — REVIEWING AUTHORITIES
  3. Division 3 — PROCEDURES
  4. Division 1
  5. Division 2
  6. Division 3
  7. Division 4
  8. Division 5
  9. Division 6
  10. Division 7
  11. Division 4 — LAND USES
  12. Division 6 — PLANNING AREAS
  13. Division 7 — GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS
  14. Division 8 — SPECIFIC USE DESIGN STANDARDS
  15. Division 9 — PLANT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT
  16. ▸Division 10 — SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
    Overview
    1. Chapter 1 — SURFACE MINING AND LAND RECLAMATION
    2. ▸Chapter 2 — EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
      Overview
      1. 810.0201 Purpose.
      2. 810.0205 Scope.
      3. 810.0210 General Provisions.
      4. 810.0215 Project Design Considerations.
      5. 810.0225 Runoff Control.
      6. 810.0230 Land Clearing.
      7. 810.0235 Winter Operations.
      8. 810.0240 Continued Responsibility.
      9. 810.0245 Exemptions.
      10. 810.0250 Variances.
      11. 810.0260 Inspection and Compliance.
      12. 810.0270 Appeals.
      13. 810.0275 Subject Areas.
    3. Chapter 3 — WIND-BORNE SOIL EROSION
    4. Chapter 4 — WATER CONSERVATION
    5. Chapter 5 — ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
  17. Division 11 — PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING

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