Percent of Land Coverage Within Land Capability Class 7 (allow up to 30% impervious coverage)
Lands classified as land capability class 7 are considered non-sensitive in the Tahoe Region and can support development. The percent of land coverage within land capability class 7 indicator measures the percent of land coverage on class 7 lands in the Tahoe Region. The indicator allows up to 30 percent impervious coverage within land capability class 7. Land capability class 7 includes level areas of the Tahoe Region with little or no erosion concerns and good drainage. These non-sensitive areas are well suited for urbanization, active recreation, and other uses.
Status
Evaluation Map
Land capability Class 7 lands and impervious surfaces within the Tahoe Region
2019 Evaluation
- Status
- At or Somewhat Better Than Target
- Trend
- Little or No Change
- Confidence
- Moderate
Applicable Standard
SC9: 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 7 - 30%.
Key Points
- Impervious coverage within class 7 was estimated to be 1,330 acres, less than the threshold standard of 1,505 acres.
- Class 7 covers only about two percent of the Tahoe Region and is mostly located in the City of South Lake Tahoe.