A. As a condition of each approval for a covered activity, the mitigation fees shall be paid in full by the project applicant to Yolo County no later than the date of issuance by Yolo County of a building permit. The mitigation fees paid by project applicants shall be transferred (along with mitigation fee payments provided for public agency projects) to the Conservancy on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if requested by the Conservancy. Mitigation fees shall be paid to Yolo County at the time of issuance of the first building permit if more than one (1) building permit is required for the project.
B. If the Conservancy, pursuant to the terms of the Yolo HCP/NCCP, authorizes another manner of compensation in lieu of the mitigation fees (such as a conveyance of land in lieu of mitigation fees pursuant to the implementing agreement and the Yolo HCP/NCCP), the project applicant shall provide Yolo County with written documentation from the Conservancy of compliance with such alternative manner of payment and the dollar equivalent amount of such alternative manner of compensation.
C. In the event Yolo County determines a project requiring a planning permit is exempt from payment of the mitigation fees, whether because it is not a covered activity or because it is expressly exempt from mitigation fees pursuant to Chapter 8 (Section 8.4.1.1) of the Yolo HCP/NCCP, no mitigation fees shall be required for the project. Notwithstanding the applicability of an exemption, if appropriate based on facts and circumstances relevant to the project, Yolo County shall advise the applicant of the potential need for any federal, state, or other permits or approvals relating to rare species or associated habitats.
D. Any appeals relating fee determinations shall be heard by Yolo County pursuant to the process established for hearing appeals of the planning permit associated with the fee determination (Section 8-2.225).
E. On at least a quarterly basis through and including December of each calendar year, Yolo County shall provide the Conservancy with information regarding applications and approvals for take authorization under the Yolo HCP/NCCP, including take associated with projects that are exempt from the fees and/or conditions of the Yolo HCP/NCCP. The quarterly reporting shall also include the same information regarding public agency projects and associated take. (§ 2, Ord. 1499, eff. July 5, 2018)