22.44.1300

Other

• Anti-dust strategies

  Anti-dust strategies that do not rely on water applications or increase the amount of impervious surface shall be implemented.

• Permanent cover vegetation between rows

  Permanent or no-till cover vegetation shall be planted between crop rows.

• Crop areas allowed

  The new agricultural uses are limited to one of the following areas: a. The building site area allowed in H2 habitat areas by Section 22.44.1910(I), and in Fuel Modification Zones A and B of the approved principal permitted use, only on natural slopes of 3:1 or less steep; b. In H3 habitat areas, only on natural slopes of 3:1 or less steep; or c. Areas currently in legal agricultural use.

• Cultivation limits

  Cultivation practices shall be limited to those that maintain or improve the physical, chemical, and biological condition of soil using organic systems and biologically-created inputs instead of synthetic inputs.

• Drip irrigation required

  Only drip irrigation or similar types of non-aeration irrigation shall be used. The use of reclaimed water for any approved agricultural use is required where feasible.

• Integrated Pest Management required

  Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques shall be used to prevent and control pests in a manner that avoids harm to other organisms, air, soil, and water quality.

• Low-impact development required

  Crop areas shall be designed utilizing the principles of low-impact development pursuant to Section 22.44.1340 and 22.44.1510 et seq., so that runoff from the crop area, from both irrigation and stormwater, is maintained on-site.

• Organic/Biodynamic farming required

  Organic or Biodynamic farming practices are followed, consistent with the minimum requirements in subsection E below.

• Pesticide prohibition

  The use of pesticides, rodenticides, fumigants, and other synthetic substances are prohibited.

• Runoff diversion around storage

  Runoff shall be diverted, with a berm or other such measure, around the storage or disposal area for waste, crop residues, waste by-products, fertilizers, oils, soil amendments, and any other agricultural products or materials utilized in the planting and growing of crops to prevent contamination of surface waters.

• Runoff minimization measures

  Site development shall implement measures to minimize runoff and transport of sediment. Measures include, but are not limited to, bioretention facilities, dry wells, filter/buffer strips, bioswales, cisterns, and infiltration trenches.

• Stockpile protection

  Stockpiled soils shall be protected from erosion by using tarps and jute netting to cover the pile.

• Tillage limits

  Tillage practices shall be limited to those that maintain or improve the physical, chemical, and biological condition of soil, prevent soil compaction, and minimize soil erosion to the maximum extent feasible.

• New vineyards prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  New vineyards are prohibited.

• Waste containment

  Waste and waste byproducts must be contained on the area on which crops are grown, and disposed of in a manner that does not negatively impact coastal resources.

• Waste storage

  Waste, compost, oils, non-synthetic chemicals, manure, fertilizers, and other similar materials shall be stored in a sealed area, either inside a structure or in a covered container with an impervious bottom surface.

• Waste storage setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from H1 habitat200 ft

  Waste, compost, oils, non-synthetic chemicals, manure, fertilizers, and other similar materials shall be stored at least 200 feet away from any H1 habitat area, stream/natural drainage course, or any underground water source used for human consumption.

• Wildlife-permeable fencing required

  If fencing is installed, only wildlife-permeable fencing shall be used around the perimeter of the area on which crops are grown.