Brooktrails Proposed Development Requirements Summary 1 of 6 (Packet)

SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS IN THE BROOKTRAILS TOWNSHIP SPECIAL REVIEW DISTRICT

Who's in Charge?

         Within the Brooktrails Township Special Review District, property owners are subject to the land use and development regulations of both the County of Mendocino and the Brooktrails Township Community Services District. This manual is designed to explain where to go for information on County requirements and what the District requires.

         In accordance with Chapter 20.232 of Division I of Title 20 - Inland Zoning Code, the District enforces the Site Development Standards for the Special Review District. The Site Development Standards (see attached) are part of the Brooktrails Specific Plan (Chapter 10), as amended by County Resolution No. 00-232 adopted December 5, 2000.

         The District also enforces the Uniform Fire Code and provides water and sewer services to eligible properties, which is regulated under the Utilities Code of the District.

         Please note that the District Fire and Utilities Codes apply to the Spring Creek and Sylvandale subdivisions; however, these parcels are outside of the Special Review District. Parcels designated as "Forestland" per the County's General Plan and which have had an approved timber harvest plan are also outside the Special Review District. In addition, there are some other developed parcels outside the Special Review District that currently receive water service. If you have any questions as to jurisdiction of review regarding your property, please contact the General Manager of the District.

         The County of Mendocino enforces the provisions of a Zoning Ordinance and the Uniform Building Code. (The latter includes plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes.) Information and requirements for a building permit can be obtained at the Department of Planning and Building Services 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1440, Ukiah, CA. 95482. The telephone number is (707) 463-4281.

         The County of Mendocino Department of Transportation issues Encroachment Permits for all new driveways that enter a public road. These permits can be obtained at 340 Lake Mendocino Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482. The telephone number is (707) 463-4363.

         The County of Mendocino Department of Environmental Health issues on-site sewer (septic system) permits for those areas of the Brooktrails Township that do not have sewer service. The site evaluation and permit process for your unsewered parcel is an essential step prior to any development review by the District. These permits can be obtained at 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1326, Ukiah, CA 95482. The telephone number is (707) 463-4466.