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Title 10
Streets, Sidewalks And Public Places
Chapter 10.20
Wetland Protection Regulations

10.20.040 Minimum setback.

A. A minimum of a fifty (50) foot undisturbed buffer shall be established adjacent to any vegetated wetland, bank, lake, stream or river, intermittent or continuous, natural or artificial and certified or uncertified vernal pools. No work, structures or alterations will be allowed within the fifty (50) foot buffer.

B. Variances may be granted by the commission allowing work closer than fifty (50) feet when it can be demonstrated by the applicant that work or alterations within the fifty (50) foot buffer will enhance the wetland interests specified under this ordinance. (added 05/05/1993)


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