California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Chapter 4 - Forest Practices
Subchapter 6 - Southern Forest District Rules
Article 11 - Coastal Commission Special Treatment Areas
Section 961.7 - Watercourse and Lake Protection

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 961.7
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

Watercourse and lakeside vegetation shall be protected and remain standing to the degree necessary to protect scenic and natural qualities and protect the Beneficial Uses of water. In addition to the requirements of 14 CCR §§ 956 through 956.8, the following standards shall apply in the Coastal Commission Special Treatment Areas:

The Watercourse and Lake Protection Zone shall be 150 feet on each side of Class I Watercourses and Lakes, and 100 feet on each side of Class II Watercourses.

1. Amendment filed 8-10-83; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 37).
2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-7-95; operative 8-7-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 32).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 10-31-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 44).

Note: Authority cited: Section 4551, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4551.5, 4562.7 and 30417, Public Resources Code.

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