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

810.0245 Exemptions.

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

(a) Conditions of accelerated erosion existing prior to adoption of this chapter are not exempted. The intent of this section is not to invalidate existing discretionary permits, but rather to prevent or mitigate accelerated erosion. The following work is exempted from all provisions of this chapter except Sections 810.0510, General Provisions, and 810.0520, Appeals.

(1) Agriculture Activities

Agricultural grading, routine agricultural activities such as plowing, harrowing, discing, ridging, listing, land planing, and similar operations to prepare a field for a crop, including routine clearing to maintain existing rangeland

(2) Timber Harvesting

Work done pursuant to a valid timber harvest permit

(3) Quarrying

Quarrying done pursuant to a valid conditional use permit

(4) Septic Systems and Wells

Work done pursuant to a valid permit for septic system installation and repair or well drilling; however, subsections 810.0230 (b), Land Clearing, and 810.0235 (c), Winter Operations, shall apply, and sediment from these activities shall not be allowed to enter any stream or body of water

(5) Soil Tests

Routine testing of soil type and characteristics to determine soil suitability, water percolation, or similar soil tests, provided, however, that sediment from these activities shall not be allowed to enter any stream, drainage course, or body of water

(6) Resource Management

Clearing, fuel management, reforestation, erosion control, or other resource management programs carried out under the auspices of a government agency which include appropriate erosion control measures; agencies should notify the City Engineer of such projects.

(7) Land Clearing for Fire Protection

Land clearing and vegetation clearance around structures as required by State and local fire codes and fire prevention guidelines; land clearing exempted under the provisions of the subsection shall be limited to that required to comply with applicable fire codes and regulations

(b) Road construction and maintenance, as well as installation of utilities in accordance with plans and procedures approved by the City Engineer or his designated representative, are exempt from the provisions of this chapter, provided that adequate measures consistent with the intent of this chapter have been taken to control erosion and the flow of sediment into lakes, streams, and drainage courses.

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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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