Except as provided for in Section 10-3.502 of this article, all project application documentation shall be submitted to the Director at one time. Three (3) complete copies of the application shall be provided to the County. Applications for proposed in-channel activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(a) Completed Flood Hazard Development Permit (FHDP) application forms;
(b) A narrative description of the proposed activity;
(c) Site-specific technical reports requested by the TAC (if not already on file) such as a biological resources analysis and revegetation program; a hydrology analysis; a geotechnical analysis; an engineered material removal plan.
(d) A biological database search (e.g., California Natural Diversity Data Base) shall be completed prior to implementation of projects. The database search shall compile existing information on occurrences of special-status species and areas supporting sensitive natural communities that should be considered for preservation. In addition, the database search shall be supplemented by reconnaissance-level field surveys to confirm the presence or absence of populations of special-status species, location of elderberry shrubs, active bird nests and colonies, and extent of sensitive natural communities along the creek segment. Essential habitat for special-status species and sensitive natural communities shall be protected and enhanced as part of restoration efforts or replaced as part of mitigation plans prepared by a qualified biologist and reviewed by the TAC. Compliance with the Yolo HCP/NCCP will ensure mitigation for activities and species covered under that Plan.
(e) A cultural resources survey of the proposed mining area, in order to evaluate the potential for historic and/or prehistoric artifacts. A survey may not be required if a preliminary investigation from the Northwest Information Center indicates that the likelihood of archaeological resources is low for the proposed site.
(f) A site plan showing property lines, assessor's parcel numbers, on-site and adjoining land uses, topography, access, and vegetation.
(g) A description of the potential effects of the proposed project on hydraulic conditions upstream and downstream of the proposed project site.
(h) A chemical spill prevention and emergency plan (or its equivalent) files and approved by the appropriate lead agency for all long-term projects that involve the use of heavy equipment.
(i) Channel stabilization projects, as opposed to annual channel maintenance activities, may be required to submit refined hydraulic and sediment transport models for specific creek reaches to develop design parameters. The County will make available flow and sediment discharge data, current versions of hydraulic and sediment transport models, and information on channel stability trends in the vicinity of the proposed project. This information shall be used to prepare the application.
(j) An estimate of the financial assurances necessary to implement the proposed reclamation and/or restoration components of the permit, prepared in accordance with Chapter 5, Article 7 of this title and including the following information:
(1) An estimate of the equipment usage and manhours necessary to complete reclamation. Estimates for equipment usage shall be substantiated (e.g., the Caterpillar Performance Handbook or similar reference document) and labor requirements explained;
(2) An estimate of indirect costs, such as supervision, contingency, mobilization, profit, and overhead;
(3) The acreages of each type of area proposed in the site specific plan (e.g., slopes, roads, habitat, etc.), referenced to a site plan; and,
(4) An estimate of the amounts of soil, subsoil, wash sediments, and overburden to be used in reclamation or restoration.
(k) In addition to the foregoing, the Director may require such other and further information relevant to the project as needed to determine whether the proposal may affect the public health and safety, to evaluate the potential environmental effects of the proposal, or for such other good cause as determined by the Director in his or her sole discretion. (as amended by Ord. 1518, eff. February 13, 2020)