§ 15-827. Management of stewardship lands.

Prior to approval and execution of any plat including stewardship lands, in addition to demonstrating the preservation of stewardship lands, a management plan for such stewardship lands shall be in place. The management plan shall promote the preservation of wildlife and maintenance of native species diversity.

The management plan shall, at a minimum, include:

(a)

Onsite natural resource overview;

(b)

Forest management plan;

(c)

Fire management/mechanical treatment plan (if practicable (e.g., property is over one hundred (100) acres);

(d)

Invasive plant and animal species control;

(e)

Reporting schedule;

(f)

Identification and location of access points;

(g)

Plant and animal monitoring plan; and

(h)

Financial mechanism acceptable to Orange County for maintenance of preservation area(s) (e.g., performance bond, letter of credit, surety bond, community development district assessment, or other financial assurance acceptable to the county) for the duration of the approved management plan.

All management plans must be approved by the EPO. If the stewardships lands are to be conveyed to a county-approved environmental organization in fee simple by warranty deed, the management plan must also be approved by that agency.

(Ord. No. 2016-05 , § 1, 1-26-16)