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NCCP Plan Summary – San Diego Multiple Habitat Conservation Program

Orange-throated Whiptail
© Western Biological Research Center
This subregional plan for the northwestern portion of San Diego County encompasses 111,908 acres (29,962 acres of natural habitat) and provides for species conservation in a proposed 19,000 acre reserve system. NCCP permits will be issued to participating cities upon completion and CDFW approval of their individual subarea plans.
Documents and Status
| Document | Status |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Agreements |
City of Carlsbad, 1992 (PDF) |
| Planning Documents | Final MHCP, completed in 2003 City of Carslbad Subarea Plan City of Encinitas Subarea Plan City of Escondido Subarea Plan City of Oceanside Subarea Plan City of San Marcos Subarea Plan City of Vista, Subarea Plan |
| Environmental Review Documents (e.g. EIR, EIS) | Completed in March, 2003 |
| Implementing Agreement (PDF) | City of Carlsbad Subarea Plan - signed in 2004 |
| Findings and NCCP Permit (PDF) | City of Carlsbad Subarea Plan - issued in 2004 |
Permit Term
50 years
Reserve Management and Monitoring
San Diego Association of Governments
GRANTS AWARDED
Local Assistance Grants for San Diego MSCP or MHCP
Conservation (Traditional Section 6) Grants for San Diego MSCP or MHCP
Implementing Entity
San Diego Association of Governments
Signatories to the Implementing Agreement
- San Diego Association of Governments
- City of Carslbad
- City of Encinitas
- City of Escondido
- City of Oceanside
- City of San Marcos
- City of Solana Beach
- City of Vista
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service

