Getting a building permit will be simpler than it is now for applicants with gophers or other HCP species, if the County’s HCP is approved by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. If a project impacts gophers or other HCP habitat, it will go through the HCP Permit Process, and mitigation fees will apply. You can check the HCP soils map before you apply, and estimate the mitigation fee (gopher form or frog form). No more waiting for June-October gopher inspections to see if you need a federal permit. Permit decisions will be fully in County hands, and can be made year-round.
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