Perrin Residence Septic System Replacement Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2026-069-06 (ITP))

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized Jay Perrin to replace an existing 1,000-gallon septic tank with a new 1,500-gallon concrete septic tank and a single leach line to serve a single-family residence and an additional dwelling unit on a 1.25-acre parcel in Yucca Valley, California. This project involves trenching approximately 346.30 square feet of land for the installation of the new system. As a result of the construction activity, the project will incidentally impact two western Joshua trees, a species protected under both the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act and the California Endangered Species Act. To legally proceed, the project relies on Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2026-069-06 issued by CDFW, which explicitly authorizes the limited take of these protected trees due to unavoidable impacts from the septic system replacement. The permitting process ensures mitigation and compliance with state environmental laws governing sensitive native flora. The permit is managed under the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County, with state-level oversight by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Point of contact for environmental compliance is Emily Leon, an Environmental Scientist at CDFW, while Vincent Acuna, Planning Manager at San Bernardino County, serves as the primary administrative liaison. The permit was posted on June 22, 2026, and the project site is located in Yucca Valley, California. All activities must align with the terms of the ITP, including adherence to specific mitigation measures and reporting requirements to ensure the conservation of the western Joshua tree population while accommodating necessary residential infrastructure upgrades.