17.35.050 Exemptions.
The following are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
A. Development of a project area that is one acre or less in size and located entirely in a mapped development area outside of covered projects.
B. Development of a project area which is located entirely within the mapped development area outside covered projects, and where it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building, or his/her designee, that no sensitive biological resources exist on the project area.
C. Development that is limited to interior modifications or repairs and any exterior repairs, alterations or maintenance that does not increase the footprint of an existing building or accessory structure, that will not encroach into identified sensitive biological resources during or after construction.
D. Any project within the development area of a covered project.
E. Any project that has an effective incidental take permit from the wildlife agencies.
F. Continuance of agricultural operations.
G. Brush management activities conducted in accordance the City of Chula Vista MSCP subarea plan.
Where the City Fire Marshal determines that the general brush management guidelines will not achieve a sufficient level of fire protection intended by the application of the three MSCP management zones, additional fuel reduction may occur pursuant to the provisions described in the 1997 memorandum of understanding among the wildlife agencies, California Department of Forestry, the San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association, and the Fire Districts Association of San Diego County and any amendments thereto or wholly new agreements that supercede the 1997 MOU. Exemptions for brush management activities performed in conjunction with the 1997 MOU shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, subject to the implementation guidelines provided therein. (Ord. 3151 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3004 § 1, 2005).