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The following development regulations apply to all development proposals in a project area that do not qualify for an exemption from this chapter and are proposed in 100 percent conservation areas, 75 to 100 percent conservation areas, or development areas outside of covered projects:

A. All development proposals regulated by this chapter shall be consistent with the Chula Vista MSCP subarea plan and MSCP implementation guidelines.

1. Overall development within the project area, including public facilities and circulation, shall be located to minimize impacts to sensitive biological resources, in accordance with this chapter, the Chula Vista MSCP subarea plan and the MSCP implementation guidelines.

2. Pursuant to Chapter 15.04 CVMC, no land development or clearing and grubbing permit which allows clearing, grubbing, or grading of natural vegetation shall be issued for any portion of a project area where impacts are proposed to wetlands or listed noncovered species until all applicable federal and state permits have been issued.

3. Impacts to wetlands shall be avoided to the maximum extent practicable. Where impacts to wetlands are not avoided, impacts shall be minimized and mitigated pursuant to CVMC 17.35.110.

4. No temporary disturbance or storage of material or equipment is permitted in sensitive biological resources, unless the disturbance or storage occurs within an area approved by the City for development or unless it can be demonstrated that the disturbance or storage will not cause permanent habitat loss and the land will be revegetated and restored in accordance with the MSCP implementation guidelines.

5. Grading during wildlife breeding seasons shall be avoided or modified consistent with the requirements of the Chula Vista MSCP subarea plan and in accordance with the MSCP implementation guidelines.

6. All fuel modification (brush management) zones required as a result of new development, and as required by the City of Chula Vista fire marshal, shall be located outside the preserve. (Ord. 3004 § 1, 2005).