The purpose of the habitat loss and incidental take (HLIT) regulations is to protect and conserve native habitat within the City of Chula Vista and the viability of the species supported by those habitats. These regulations are intended to implement the City of Chula Vista multiple species conservation program (MSCP) subarea plan by placing priority on the preservation of biological resources within the planned and protected preserve. These regulations are intended to assure that development occurs in a manner that protects the overall quality of the habitat resources, encourages a sensitive form of development, and retains biodiversity and interconnected habitats. The habitat-based level of protection achieved through implementation of the MSCP is intended to meet the conservation obligations of the covered species identified therein. These regulations are also intended to protect the public health, safety, and welfare while being consistent with sound resource conservation principles and the rights of private property owners. (Ord. 3004 § 1, 2005).