O-007-15 Adding Chapter 3.46 to Title 3 of the Colton Municipal Code to authorize Habitat Mitigation Fees(6.2.15)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3.46.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to authorize and implement a local mitigation fee program for the area encompassed by the boundaries of the Hub City Centre Specific Plan to implement the West Valley Habitat Conservation Plan (WVHCP). The Mitigation Fees authorized by this chapter will assist in the acquisition and improvement of land to implement the requirements of the WVHCP, protect sensitive habitat, area, protect covered species that benefit from the lands located within the boundaries of the specific plan and encourage development on authorized parcels. Such activities benefit the public health, safety and welfare of all residents of Colton by providing a streamlined regulatory process that allows development to proceed, increase economic development opportunities, provide permanent open space and protect sensitive land and species. 3.46.020 Short Title. The program authorized by this chapter shall be known as the "West Valley Habitat Conservation Plan Mitigation Fee Program." 3.46.030 Administrative responsibility. The Development Services Director of the City of Colton shall be responsible for the administration of this chapter. Detailed administrative procedures concerning the implementation of this chapter may be established by resolution of the City Council. 3.46.040 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: A. "Certificate of occupancy" means a certificate of occupancy issued by the city in accordance with all applicable ordinances, regulations, and rules of the city and state law. B. "City" means the city of Colton, California. C. "City council' means the city council of the city of Colton, California. 23152.06000\9686953.1 - 3 -