The County shall require new or modified discretionary development permits for oil and gas exploration, production, drilling, and related operations be subject to current State and County policies, standards, and conditions.
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COS-7.4 Electrically-Powered Equipment for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
The County shall require discretionary development for oil and gas exploration and production to use electrically-powered equipment from 100 percent renewable sources and cogeneration, where feasible, to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from internal combustion engines and equipment.
COS-7.5 Restoration and Revegetation of Sites Used for Oil and Gas Exploration, Extraction, and Production
The County shall require that discretionary development for oil and gas exploration activities be conditioned to require the restoration and revegetation of the site if the exploration does not result in oil and gas production facilities.
COS-2.1 Beach Erosion
The County shall strive to minimize the risk from the damaging effects of coastal wave hazards and beach erosion and reduce the rate of beach erosion, when feasible.
COS-2.4 Mining Activities
The County shall require discretionary development for all mining activities in County streams and rivers to incorporate all feasible measures to mitigate beach sand replenishment impacts.
COS-3.1 Scenic Roadways
The County shall protect the visual character of scenic resources visible from state or County designated scenic roadways.