§ 12.28.040. Exceptions to chapter applicability.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to, and written approval from the county engineer is not required for:

A.

The removal or destruction of vegetation on land under one ownership or control if such removal or destruction is limited to an area not exceeding two and one-half acres within any 12-month period;

B.

The removal or destruction of vegetation within 150 feet of a building or structure whose construction would require a permit under provisions of the Building Code (set out at Title 26 of this code) or the provisions on small dams set out at Chapter 11.62 of this code;

C.

The removal or destruction of vegetation by public utilities on rights-of-way or property owned by such utility, or on land providing access to such rights-of-way or property;

D.

The removal or destruction of vegetation on publicly owned rights-of-way for roads, highways, flood-control projects or other similar or related uses;

E.

The removal or destruction by or for a public agency of vegetation from firebreaks used to control the spread of fire;

F.

The removal or reduction of vegetation by the department of forester and fire warden, or by a person acting in compliance with a specific order of that department;

G.

Work performed under a grading permit issued under the provisions of the Building Code (set out at Title 26 of this code) when the work includes precautionary measures to control erosion and flood hazards during the prosecution of such work.

(Ord. 9106 § 10, 1966.)