(a) Scope. This section applies to all development in a buffer modification area of a government reuse facility, except that the buffer modification criteria described in this section do not apply to a site or any part of a site that:
(1) no longer meets the definition of a government reuse facility under this Code;
(2) is not developed in accordance with an overall development plan that satisfies the requirements for a government reuse facility set forth in this article; or
(3) is rezoned to a zoning classification that does not meet the requirements for a government reuse facility.
(b) Criteria. Within a government reuse facility, the overall development plan shall comply with the following criteria:
(1) development within the buffer modification area shall minimize impact to the buffer;
(2) a vegetated buffer shall cover no less than 25% of the total area within the buffer modification area, but vegetated areas less than 10 feet wide may not be counted toward the 25% minimum;
(3) the vegetated buffer may vary in width;
(4) existing building footprints and other lot coverage may be relocated if the relocation results in a net reduction in total lot coverage within the buffer modification area and does not locate any building closer to the water than existing buildings, 25 feet from the landward edge of a waterfront revetment, or 25 feet, whichever is greater;
(5) mitigation for all development within the buffer modification area shall be required and may be accomplished by:
(i) complying with the mitigation requirements for new lot coverage in § 17-8-702(e);
(ii) removing lot coverage in an amount equal to the lot coverage added, replaced, or otherwise disturbed; or
(iii) a combination of (i) and (ii) above;
(6) existing native vegetation may not be removed from the buffer modification area except in accordance with an approved buffer management plan designed to enhance the buffer; and
(7) there shall be a net decrease of at least 10% of the total lot coverage within the 100-foot buffer.
(Bill No. 3-05; Bill No. 93-12)