§ 22-54. Land development requirements.  


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  • Buffer and setback requirements. All land development activity subject to this article shall meet the following requirements:

    (1)

    An undisturbed natural vegetative buffer shall be maintained for fifty (50) feet, measured horizontally, on both banks (as applicable) of the stream as measured from the top of the stream bank.

    (2)

    An additional setback shall be maintained for twenty-five (25) feet, measured horizontally, beyond the undisturbed natural vegetative buffer, in which all impervious cover shall be prohibited. Grading, filling and earthmoving shall be minimized within the setback.

    (3)

    No septic tanks or septic tank drain fields shall be permitted within the buffer or the setback.

(Ord. No. 294, § 1, 9-6-05)