B. Policy 7.4.4.4 Mitigation Requirements
Mitigation standards under General Plan Policy 7.4.4.4 apply to new development projects (excluding agricultural cultivation/operations and actions pursuant to an approved Fire Safe Plan for existing structures) that will result in soil disturbance. The Policy 7.4.4.4 standards apply to the following parcels:
• Less than or equal to one acre with at least 10% total canopy cover by oak woodland, or
• Greater than one acre with at least 10% oak tree canopy cover on at least 1% of parcel
One of two mitigation options, discussed below, shall be required:
Option A — adherence to oak canopy retention and replacement standards, or
Option B — contribution to County oak woodland conservation fund.
If a project does not meet the oak tree canopy cover and parcel size requirements listed above, but has oak trees that will be removed, then the applicant shall adhere to the Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance (Appendix D).
