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(d) Construction of access roads for maintenance of channels, wetlands and other natural resource areas. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Special Standards (2) through (6), (8), (9), and (14). (e) Bikeways and other paved pathways. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Special Standards (2), (5), (6), (8), (9), and (14) through (17). (4) Uses and Practices Prohibited. Uses and practices that are not specifically allowed under EC 9.2520 Natural Resources Zone Land Use and Permit Requirements subsections (1), (2), or (3) and that would adversely affect water quality or damage wildlife habitat, are prohibited within the NR zone, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) Storage of chemical herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers or other hazardous or toxic materials. (b) Depositing or dumping any material imported from off -site, except for soils or soil amendments used for replanting in accordance with provisions of the NR zone. (c) Construction of new septic drainfields. (d) Channelizing or straightening natural drainageways. (e) Off -road operation of vehicles, except for those employed in site restoration or site maintenance practices during the dry season and bicycles when used on designated trails. (f} Removal or destruction of rare, threatened or endangered plant species unless a recovery plan is submitted by the applicant and approved by the planning director, following review by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (g) Filling, grading, and excavating are prohibited unless the planning director determines they: 1. Are directly related to a use permitted in this zone, 2. Address an imminent threat to public health and safety, or 3. Result in enhancement of water quality, and enhancement or maintenance of stormwater conveyance capacity, flood control capacity, groundwater discharge and recharge capacity and wildlife habitat. (h) The application of chemicals is prohibited unless the planning director determines it is necessary in order to address an imminent threat to public health and safety. 9.2530 Natural Resource zone Development Standards. In addition to applicable provisions contained elsewhere in this code, the development standards listed in this section shall apply to development in the NR zone, as specifically provided in EC 9.2520 Natural Resource zone Land Use and Permit Requirements. In cases of conflict, the standards specifically applicable in the NR zone shall apply. (1) Buffer Enhancements: (a) Plantings shall be conducted on reduced buffers in conformance with the Ordinance -- 82