Kings County, CA Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)

B. Public Works Department: It shall be the responsibility of the Public Works Director, acting upon the recommendation of the County Surveyor and Road Commissioner, to recommend approval, conditional approval or disapproval of Tentative Maps based upon evaluation of the improvements proposed by the developer. Recommendations on such improvements shall include:

1. Geometric and structural street design;

2. Traffic control;

3. Control of flood waters within developments and outside of developments;

4. Method of erosion and sedimentation control;

5. Source and quantity of water supply;

6. Review and approval of Improvement Plans;

7. Review of final map or Parcel Map for compliance;

8 Coordinate installation of water and sewer with city or utility districts;

9. Compliance with other requirements of the County Improvement Standards.

C. Health Department: It shall be the function of the Environmental Health Services Director to recommend approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the Tentative Maps in accordance with the results of an analysis of the impact of the proposal upon public health and environmental quality. The analysis shall include:

1. Method of sewage disposal;

2. Analysis of soils reports as they relate to sewage disposal;

3. Source and quality of water supply to be provided for domestic use;