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83.1 OIL AND GAS PIPELINES

83.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that new oil and gas pipelines shall be sited in the least environmentally damaging manner, and to provide for public review of proposed oil and gas pipelines and associated development. (Former Section CZ#A314-28(A))

83.1.2 Applicability. These regulations shall apply in all zones in which the Oil and Gas Pipelines use type is permitted. The installation, testing, and placement in service or the replacement of any necessary utility connection between an existing service facility and any development are exempt from these regulations. (Former Section CZ#A314-28(B))

83.1.3 Required Mitigation. All oil and gas pipeline development shall incorporate, at a minimum, the following mitigation measures: (Former Section CZ#A314-28(C))

83.1.3.1All rights-of-way will be regraded and revegetated to their original state; (Former Section CZ#A314-28(C)(1))

83.1.3.2Any degraded habitat along the right-of-way which has been recommended for restoration by a responsible agency, will be so restored, except where the lead agency indicates it would be more appropriate to do otherwise; (Former Section CZ#A314-28(C)(2))

83.1.3.3All compressor, metering and odorizing stations will be visually and acoustically buffered with vegetation and other means as necessary; and (Former Section CZ#A314-28(C)(3))

83.1.3.4Where liquid-carrying pipelines are to pass through important coastal resource areas, including recreation, habitat, archaeological and geologically unstable areas, segments will be isolated by automatic shutoff valves. (The County may determine whether spacing of automatic shutoff valves at intervals less than the maximum set by the Department of Transportation is required to protect sensitive coastal resources.) (Former Section CZ#A314-28(C)(4))