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Percent of Land Coverage Within Land Capability Class 1c (allow up to 1% impervious coverage)

Lands classified as land capability class 1c are among the most sensitive in the Tahoe Region and can support the least amount of land disturbance. The percent of land coverage within land capability class 1c indicator measures the percent of land coverage on class 1c lands in the Tahoe Region. The indicator allows up to one percent impervious coverage within land capability class 1c. Land capability class 1c generally includes mountainous, rocky lands with little or no soil. These environmentally sensitive areas are not generally suitable for development or wildlife, and the lack of soil offers limited opportunities for plant life.

Status

Percent cover in each Bailey land capability class relative to the allowable coverage in class.

Evaluation Map

Land capability Class 1c lands and impervious surfaces within the Tahoe Region.

 

2019 Evaluation

Status
At or Somewhat Better Than Target
Trend
Little or No Change
Confidence
Moderate
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Applicable Standard

SC3: Impervious cover shall comply with the "Land Capability Classification of the Lake Tahoe Basin, California-Nevada, A Guide for Planning", Bailey, 1974. Allowable percent of impervious cover in Land Capability subclass 1c - 1%.

Key Points

  • Impervious coverage within class 1c is estimated to be 495 acres, less than the threshold standard of 537 acres.
  • The acquisition and restoration of sensitive lands through the Environmental Improvement Program protect watersheds providing valuable habitat for special status species, and enhances recreational opportunities in the Tahoe Region.
  • More than 215 acres of sensitive lands (land capability classes 1-3) were acquired between 2016 and 2019 by Environmental Improvement Program partners.

Delivering and Measuring Success

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