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5.11:SOILS regarding transmission lines are found in the Utilities Section of the Community Development portion of the plan. The Development Title for the County describes the requirements for land alteration within the county. Several of the Development Title divisions that may apply to this project include Division 6 (Agricultural Zones),Division 14 (Grading and Excavation Regulations),and Division 15 (Natural Resources Regulations). Division 18 (Williamson Act Regulations) do not apply as the property is already developed for non-agricultural uses and any off-site impacts (such as a laydown area) would be temporary. The county Improvement Standards document describes design standards for roads,storm drains,water systems,sewer systems, and fire access that would apply to construction on the site. The San Joaquin County Standard Specifications and Special Provisions document provides the County's minimum requirements for excavation safety, dust control, earthwork,watering,erosion control and pollution control. LEC compliance with the requirements of these regulations will be accomplished through the public project review process and by local review for grading and excavation permits. Additionally,the county developed a Storm Water Management Plan (San Joaquin County, 2003),in compliance with Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) permit requirements,that describes actions that will be taken by the county to ensure construction activities within the county implement effective BMPs to control erosion and sedimentation. 5.11.5.3.2 City of Lodi Prior to construction of the proposed site,a site preparation grading permit is required in accordance with Lodi Municipal Code-Title 17. The code includes information for application filling and processing (Chapter 17.50),permit approval (Chapter 17.52),and permit implementation,time limits, and extensions (Chapter 17.54).The applicable codes and permit package are provided at the City of Lodi website (www.lodi.gov) on the Community Development Page. In addition to the permit fee, a habitat fee will be attached to the grading permit (Chadwick,2008). The habitat fee, depends on the site location and acreage,and allows for an initial site assessment of the site by a biologist or land surveyor prior to permit approval. BMPs are required to be implemented to prevent,control, and reduce stormwater pollution for all construction within the City limits. At this time there are no formal permits associated with BMPs because they are built into City construction and land development permit reviews. The proposed LEC will conform to City requirements by preparing and submitting an application for the site preparation grading permit. 5.11.6 Agencies and Agency Contacts Permits required for the LEC along with agency contacts are shown in Table 5.11-6. A grading permit application and permit approval will be obtained from San Joaquin County and from the City of Lodi before construction begins. Other permits will be obtained from the county if design plans warrant. Coverage under the General Construction Permit will need to be obtained prior to any construction disturbance on the site. 5.11-16 SAC/371322/082330009(LEC_5.11_SOILS.DOC)