California § 30253 - New development shall do all of the following: (a) Minimize risks to life and pro
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§ 30253. New development shall do all of the following: (a) Minimize risks to life and pro
New development shall do all of the following: (a) Minimize risks to life and property in areas of high geologic, flood, and fire hazard. (b) Assure stability and structural integrity, and neither create nor contribute significantly to erosion, geologic instability, or destruction of the site or surrounding area or in any way require the construction of protective devices that would substantially alter natural landforms along bluffs and cliffs. (c) Be consistent with requirements imposed by an air pollution control district or the State Air Resources Board as to each particular development. (d) Minimize energy consumption and vehicle miles traveled. (e) Where appropriate, protect special communities and neighborhoods that, because of their unique characteristics, are popular visitor destination points for recreational uses.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 30253
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 30253 cover?
Section 30253 ("New development shall do all of the following: (a) Minimize risks to life and pro") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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