1. A discretionary permit process for development on slopes greater than 25-percent (25%) or that contain geologic hazards and constraints shown on the County’s GIS Geologic (Policy S-1.2) or Hydrologic (Policy PS-2.7) Hazard Databases shall be established. The process shall be designed to:

1. evaluate possible building site alternatives that better meet the goals and policies of the general plan.
2. identify development and design techniques for erosion control, slope stabilization, visual mitigation, drainage, and construction techniques.
3. minimize development in areas where potentially unstable slopes, soil and geologic conditions, or sewage disposal pose substantial risk to public health or safety.

2. The conversion for agricultural purposes of previously uncultivated lands on slopes in excess of 25-percent (25%) shall require a grading permit.
3. A ministerial permit process shall be developed and implemented for proposed development, including for purposes of this policy conversion of previously uncultivated lands, on slopes between 15- and 24-percent (15-24%), and 10- to 15-percent (10-15%) on highly erodible soils. The permit process shall be designed to require that an erosion control plan be developed and implemented that addresses slope stabilization, and drainage and flood hazards.
4. All Routine and Ongoing Agricultural Activities, except for conversion of previously uncultivated lands as described in this policy above, are exempt from the above permit requirements.