General Plan - Moreno Valley

CHAPTER 9 – GOALS AND OBJECTIVES9.7 CONSERVATION ELEMENTGOALS, OBJECTIVES, POLICIESAND PROGRAMS9.7.1 CONSERVATION ELEMENT GOALSGoal 7.1To achieve the wise use of natural resourceswithin the City of Moreno Valley, its sphere ofinfluence and planning area.9.7.2 CONSERVATION ELEMENTOBJECTIVES AND POLICIESObjective 7.1Minimize erosion problems resulting fromdevelopment activities.Policies:7.1.1 Require that grading plans includeappropriate and feasible measures tominimize erosion, sedimentation, winderosion and fugitive dust.7.1.2 Circulation patterns within newlydeveloping portions of Moreno Valley,particularly in hillside areas, shouldfollow natural contours to minimizegrading.Objective 7.2Maintain surface water quality and the supplyand quality of groundwater.Policies:7.2.1 New development may use individualwells only where an adequate supplyof good quality groundwater isavailable.7.2.2 The City shall comply with theprovisions of its permit(s) issued bythe Regional Water Quality ControlBoard for the protection of waterquality pursuant to the NationalMORENO VALLEY GENERAL PLANPollutant Discharge EliminationSystem.7.2.3 In concert with the water purveyoridentify aquifer recharge areas andestablish regulations to protectrecharge areas and regulate newindividual wells.Objective 7.3Minimize the consumption of water through acombination of water conservation and reuse.Policies:7.3.1 Require water conserving landscapeand irrigation systems throughdevelopment review. Minimize theuse of lawn within privatedevelopments, and within parkwayareas. The use of mulch and nativeand drought tolerant landscaping shallbe encouraged.7.3.2 Encourage the use of reclaimedwastewater, stored rainwater, or otherlegally acceptable non-potable watersupply for irrigation.Objective 7.4Maintain, protect, and preserve biologicallysignificant habitats where practical, includingthe San Jacinto Wildlife Area, riparian areas,habitats of rare and endangered species, andother areas of natural significance.Policies:7.4.1 Require all development, includingroads, proposed adjacent to riparianand other biologically sensitivehabitats to provide adequate buffersto mitigate impacts to such areas.7.4.2 Limit the removal of natural vegetationin hillside areas when retainingnatural habitat does not pose threatsto public safety.Page 9-36 July 11, 2006