California Public Resources Code

§ 21083.4

PRC § 21083.4 Effective Jan 1, 2005Div. 13 · Ch. 2.6

Statute text

(a)For purposes of this section, “oak” means a native tree species in the genus Quercus, not designated as Group A or Group B commercial species pursuant to regulations adopted by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Section 4526, and that is 5 inches or more in diameter at breast height.

(b)As part of the determination made pursuant to Section 21080.1, a county shall determine whether a project within its jurisdiction may result in a conversion of oak woodlands that will have a significant effect on the environment. If a county determines that there may be a significant effect to oak woodlands, the county shall require one or more of the following oak woodlands mitigation alternatives to mitigate the significant effect of the conversion of oak woodlands:

(1)Conserve oak woodlands, through the use of conservation easements.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 732, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.