What if suitable habitat is found for a plant or animal listed on the Conservation Report Summary?
If the EPD has determined that suitable habitat is present for a sensitive species, the suitable habitat will be included in the “No Disturbance Area”. Should the “No Disturbance Area” encroach into the building footprint, then focused surveys for the species would be required. It is the property owner’s responsibility to hire a biological consultant who holds a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Riverside to conduct the necessary surveys.
