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means within a strip not to exceed 15 feet in width where a property zoned NR abuts private property in any other zone. (e) Wetland and natural area restoration and enhancement of natural functions and values, that involve displacement, excavation or relocation of 50 cubic yards or less of earth, and which carry out the purpose of this zone, and are consistent with adopted plans and policies. (f) Channel maintenance to maintain stormwater conveyance and flood control capacity as required by local policies, state and federal regulations, or intergovernmental agreements. (g) Maintenance activities designated as utility corridors identified in the West Eugene Wetlands Plan or other adopted plan. (2) Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit. The following uses are permitted conditionally in the NR zone: (a) Nature interpretive centers and wetland research facilities, when such centers or facilities are specified in or consistent with adopted plans or policies. (b) Maintenance facilities for storage of equipment and materials used exclusively for maintenance of wetlands and other natural resource areas. Conditional use permit approval shall be based upon conformance with EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Special Standards (2) through (19), in addition to EC 9.8090 Conditional Use Permit Approval Criteria. (3) Uses Subject to Standards Review Approval. The following uses are permitted within the NR zone subject to the standards review process beginning with EC 9.8460 Purpose of Standards Review: (a) Construction of trails, boardwalks, viewing platforms, interpretive information kiosks and trail signs. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Special Standards (9) through (13) and (15) through (16). (b) Restoration and enhancement of natural functions and values that involve displacement, excavation or relocation of more than 50 cubic yards of earth and carry out the objectives of this zone, including, but not limited to, realignment and reconfiguration of channels and pond banks. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Special Standards (2) through (9). (c) Construction of stormwater quality treatment facilities that use biofiltration methods, such as shallow grassy swales, constructed wetlands, and sedimentation ponds, and do not include adding impervious surfaces. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Special Standards (2) through (9). As used in this subsection: 1. Grassy swales are shallow ditches lined with grass for the purpose of filtering sediments and other pollutants from stormwater runoff. 2. Constructed wetlands are wetlands that are created where no wetland characteristics existed previously. 3. Structures for the control of water are not considered impervious surfaces for the purposes of this section. Ordinance - 81