The County shall require discretionary development to minimize the removal of vegetation to protect against soil erosion, rockslides, and landslides.
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HAZ-5.1 Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
The County shall manage hazardous materials and wastes produced by County facilities and operations in such a way that waste reduction through alternative technology is the County’s first priority. When not possible, the County’s priorities will progress from recycling and reuse, then on-site treatment, and finally disposal as the last resort.
HAZ-5.2 Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Facilities
The County shall require discretionary development involving facilities and operations which may potentially utilize, store, and/or generate hazardous materials and/or wastes be located in areas that would not expose the public to a significant risk of injury, loss of life, or property damage and would not disproportionally impact Designated Disadvantaged Communities.
HAZ-2.2 Best Available Flood Hazard Information
The County shall continue to use the best available flood hazard information from local, regional, State, and Federal agencies to inform decision-making on appropriate land uses, discretionary development, and infrastructure investments.
HAZ-3.3 Sea Level Rise Educational Outreach
To the extent feasible, the County shall incorporate education elements into coastal adaptation projects to inform the public about the risks of sea level rise and options for adaptation.
COS-8.3 Coordinate Climate Action Plan with Cities and Organizations
The County shall facilitate the coordination of its Climate Action Plan implementation and maintenance with the cities in the county, the Air Pollution Control District, and other organizations to promote countywide collaboration on addressing climate change.