Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 371 CERTIFICATION I, Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, hereby certify that the foregoing is the true and correct original of Ordinance No. 371 adopted by the Atascadero City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on March 14, 2000, and that it has been duly published pursuant to State Law. DATED: -� 1 r © `� P , � � ' 5\— Marcia McClure Torgerson City Clerk City of Atascadero, California ORDINANCE NO. 371 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 6 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING REMOVAL OF VEGETATIVE GROWTH AND/OR REFUSE The City Council of the City of Atascadero, California does ordain as follows: Section 1. Section 6-13.05 is hereby amended to read as follows: 6-13.05 Exemption to Section 6-13.04 An exemption from Section 6-13.04 of this ordinance shall apply to any land beyond 50 feet from improved streets, as declared by the City, State, or Federal Government, which has been acquired or is managed, for one or more of the following purposes: a Animal pastures and agricultural fields growing hay or grains. The interior portion of fenced pastures where the quantity of livestock significantly reduces the vegetative growth, therefore bringing the parcel into compliance. Agricultural fields must be cut at harvest time. Uncut hay and grain is subject to abatement. b) Habitat for endangered or threatened species or any species that is a candidate for listing as an endangered or threatened species by the State of California or Federal Government. c) Land kept in a predominantly natural state as habitat for wildlife,plant, or animal communities. d) Open space lands that are environmentally sensitive parklands. e) Other lands having scenic values. Abatement requirements shall remain in effect in waterways where flood preparation measures and emergency flood control mitigation is necessary. 1) This exemption applies whether the land or water are-held in fee title or any lesser interest. This exemption applies to any public agency, and private entity that has dedicated the land or water areas to one or more of those purposes or uses, or any combination of public agencies and private entities making that decision. 2) This section shall not be construed to prohibit the use of properly authorized prescribed burning to improve the biological function of land or to assist in the restoration of desired vegetation. 3) In the event that any lands adjacent to land or water areas, as described above, are improved such that they are subject to this ordinance,the,obligation to comply with Section 6-13.04 shall be with the person owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining the occupied City of Atascadero Ordinance No.371 Page 2 dwelling or occupied structure on the improved lands. All maintenance, activities, and other fire prevention measures required by Section 6-13.04 shall be required only for the improved land, and water areas as described above. Section 2. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the California Government Code; the Clerk shall also certify the adopting and posting of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of the City. Section 3. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the 31 S` day after its passage. On motion by Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide, the forgoing Ordinance is approved by the following role call vote: AYES: Council Members Arrambide, Clay, Luna, Scalise and Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: None ADOPTED: March 14, 2000 By: R y Jo s�h, Mayo ATTEST: Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Jerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: 9,1- 4\, ij�, Roy Hanley, City Attor y