Policy
7.A.1 Development within the Community Plan Area shall be sited and designed to maximize protection from seismic and other hazardous events.
Implementation Programs
7.A.1.a Designate areas within 100 feet of known capable faults as Open Space, Open Space easement or Parks and Recreation.
7.A.1.b Maintain existing stream carrying capacity as new development occurs by regulating, where feasible, grading, fill, dredging, vegetative clearance and other activities which may increase flood damage due to stream sedimentation or stream constriction within Community Plan.
Goal
7.B Protect Mountain Springs Community residents and natural resources from wildland fire losses.
Policy
7.B.1 Development within the Community Plan Area shall be designed to minimize the potential occurrence and spread of wildland fire.
Implementation Programs
7.B.1.a Development shall mitigate the project impacts on the availability of fire protection services within Tuolumne County’s established fire districts as defined by Development Agreement.
7.B.1.b Development in the Community Plan shall incorporate appropriate fire prevention and protection measures.
7.B.1.c Prepare a Community-wide fire safety plan prior to commencement of construction. The fire safety plan shall be approved by the Community Development Director and the appropriate fire districts(s)/agencies.
7.B.1.d Provide for an on-site one million gallon water tank to provide water to residents and also ensure fire flow for the Community for fire protection services. The location and timing of construction will be during the first phase of development.
7.B.1.e A 2.2 acre site has been set aside for the potential development of a service facility that could include fire, police, medical or other services if the County determines there is adequate need and sufficient number of homes to support an individual or multi-use facility.
