Item 4: Public Hearing on Ordinance on Minor Land Use Code Amendments

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9.4830 09/27/05 /WB Wetland Buffer Overlav Zone Land Use and Permit Reauirements. Within the /WB overlay zone, there are 2 categories of uses: those allowed by the base zone or special area zone outside of the /WB area, and a more restrictive list of uses allowed within the /WB area. (2) Within /WB Areas: @ (b) Uses Permitted Subiect to Site Review. The uses listed in this subsection are permitted within areas, subject to the provisions in EC 9.4840 Prohibited Practices, and, except as provided in subparagraph 7., site review approval based on compliance with the EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Zone Development Standards listed with each use. Where required, site review approval shall be secured prior to submission of an application for a development permit for development within the /WB overlay zone. Uses permitted within /WB areas subject to site review are: 1. Wetland or riparian area enhancement, restoration or creation activities that are consistent with adopted plans and policies, including: a. Construction of stormwater quality treatment facilities that do not include adding impervious surfaces, and that use biofiltration methods, such as shallow grassy swales, constructed wetlands, or ponds. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Zone Development Standards (2) through (9). b. Impervious surfaces or topographic changes. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Zone Development Standards (2) through (9). 2. Construction of trails and pathways, boardwalks, viewing platforms, interpretive information kiosks and trail signs. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Zone Development Standards (2) through (13) and (15) through (18). 3. Restoration and enhancement of natural functions and values that involve displacement, excavation or relocation of more than 50 cubic yards of earth and carries out the objectives of this overlay zone, including realignment and reconfiguration of channels and pond banks, but not including deliberate creation of new wetlands or restoration of former wetlands. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Zone Development Standards (2) through (9). 4. Construction of stormwater treatment facilities that use biofiltration methods, such as shallow grassy swales, constructed wetlands, and ponds. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Zone . Development Standards (2) through (9). 5. Construction of access roads for maintenance of channels, wetlands and other natural resource areas. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Zone Development Standards (2) through (6), (8), (9) and (16). 6. Bikeways and other paved pathways. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Zone Development Standards (2), (5), (6), (8), (9), and (15) through (17). 7. Wetland, stream and riparian enhancement and restoration Ordinance - 14 C:\Documents and Settings\ceplsan\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK4F\05 Ch 9 Misc. Minor Revisions (OOl08082)lO.DOC