Can the MHPA be altered on a site to accommodate a project?
Yes, subject to approval by the City and wildlife agencies in accordance with meeting the six MHPA boundary line adjustment functional criteria (see Section 5.4.2 of the Regional MSCP Plan (August 1998). These criteria include: 1) effects on significantly and sufficiently conserved habitats; 2) effects to covered species; 3) effects on habitat linkages and function of preserve areas; 4) effects on preserve configuration and management; 5) effects on ecotones of other conditions affecting species diversity; and 6) effects to species of concern not on the covered species list. The analysis for any proposed MHPA adjustment should be included in the project biology report (if required), and include: 1) an exhibit clearly showing the proposed removal and addition areas with the proposed grading; 2) a table showing, by habitat type, area within the existing MHPA, area to be removed, area to be added, and the proposed net change to the preserve; and 3) a written analysis of how the proposed M
