§ 12.01.02. Design standards in areas adjacent to shoreline protection zone.

A.

All development shall be setback greater than or equal to 25 feet from the landward boundary of the shoreline protection zone.

B.

Total impervious surface, including but not limited to buildings, houses, parking lots, garages, accessory buildings, driveways, pools and walkways is limited to 70 percent of the land area of the entire site.

C.

The development shall leave a minimum of 18 percent of the site as trees, shrubs, or other natural vegetation, or replace existing trees at a minimum ratio of 2:1.

D.

Point source and non-point source discharges are prohibited, except for stormwater, which may be discharged only if it meets the following minimum standard:

1.

Stormwater discharges shall provide off-line retention or off-line detention with filtration of the first one inch of run-off.

E.

Siltation and erosion control measures shall be applied to stabilize bands and other un-vegetated areas during and after construction. Sediment settling ponds shall be installed for stormwater runoff prior to the creation of any impervious surfaces. For lots or parcels that are cleared, silt screens shall be placed between the construction site and the water body to prevent erosion and siltation.

F.

Any channels constructed shall be of a minimum depth and width capable of achieving the intended purposes. Sides of channels shall reflect an equilibrium shape to prevent slumping and erosion and to allow re-vegetation.

G.

Any dredging shall be conducted at times of minimum biological activity to avoid fish migration and spawning, and other cycles and activities of wildlife.

H.

Any spoil that results from dredging shall be disposed of at upland sites and stabilized within thirty (30) days, unless the spoil is causing turbidity or other problems, in which case the developer must stabilize the spoil immediately.

I.

If dredging changes the littoral drift processes and causes adjacent shores to erode, the developer shall periodically replenish these shores with the appropriate quantity and quality of aggregate (sand).

J.

Where wet moorage is offered for boats which have holding facilities for sewage, or where other recreational vehicles are allowed to stay overnight, then pump-out, holding or treatment facilities shall be provided by the developer for sewage and other wastes, including bilge, contained on vessels and vehicles. The facilities shall be conveniently available to all vessels and/or vehicles.

K.

If no natural vegetation exists, strips of buffer vegetation shall be planted between development activities and the shoreline protection zone. Buffers shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet wide and extend along the entire length of the shoreline of the property and shall be composed of native species.

(LDC Ord. of 1-9-2014)