PCCP Land Conversion Fee

“Purpose: The purpose of the fee is to mitigate the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of land conversion on habitat, including natural, semi-natural, and agricultural communities, except effects mitigated by special habitat fees.”

“Use: Fee revenue will be used for the mitigation share of Plan costs except mitigation costs funded by other sources including special habitat and temporary effect fees.”

“Figure 1.1 shows a map of the Plan area. Plan Area A labeled as the "Valley" and the "Foothills" subareas is the main focus of the HCP/ NCCP and where all future growth and most effects are anticipated to take place. Plan Area A includes the City of Lincoln and all unincorporated lands within western Placer County, approximately 209,800 acres or roughly five-sixths of western Placer County.”

“Note: Payment of fees and a PCCP Certificate of Authorization (approval) are required before any development permits to allow ground disturbance can be granted.”

City of Lincoln Planning Division; fee revenue is received and expended by the Placer Conservation Authority

“Submit this application to the Planning Division with your development permit application (e.g., grading permit, building permit, improvement plans).”

“Any Existing Parcel up to 20,000 square feet No fee (not a Covered Activity)”

“Land Dedication in Lieu of Land Conversion Fees (if applicable) — Provide a map and an estimate of acreage being proposed for dedication. See Plan Section 8.4.13 and Plan Section 9.4.1.10. Note: Additional information may be required before the PCA can determine acceptability. Land in lieu transactions will require PCA and Wildlife Agency review and approval.”