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California Code Of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural ResourcesDivision 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire ProtectionChapter 4 - Forest PracticesSubchapter 6 - Southern Forest District Rules
Article 11 - Coastal Commission Special Treatment Areas
Section 961.8 - Buffer Zones Within the Coastal Zone

Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 961.8

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Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 961.8 - Buffer Zones Within the Coastal Zone

A 200 foot (60.96 m) Buffer Zone shall be established adjacent to the boundaries of all publicly owned preserves and recreation areas within the Coastal Zone where the following restrictions shall apply:

(a) The use of the clear-cut silvicultural method is prohibited.
(b) A well distributed stand of trees shall be left within the Buffer Zone. The leave tree requirements of the commercial thinning or selection method shall be met or exceeded immediately following completion of Timber Operations.
(c) Roads, Landings, and cuts and Fills shall be screened from direct view by leaving screen trees and other vegetation between the disturbed areas and public areas utilized by substantial numbers of viewers.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 961.8

1. New NOTE filed 8-10-83; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 37).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 10-31-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 44).

Note: Authority cited: Section 4551, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4551.5, 4583 and 30417, Public Resources Code.

1. New NOTE filed 8-10-83; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d)(Register 83, No. 37).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 10-31-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 44).