(A) The W (or Wetland Systems) District shall be applied to, and super-imposed upon, the zoning districts contained herein, existing or amended by the text and map of this chapter. The regulations and requirements imposed by the Wetland Systems District shall be in addition to those established for the district which jointly apply. Under the joint application of districts, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
(B) The Wetland Systems District within the city is defined and established to include those areas, which include any watercourse, natural drainage system, waterbody, or wetland, that may be subject to periodic flooding, overflow, or seasonally high water tables. The district boundary lines shall be established at the edge of the aforementioned areas as depicted on the “Wetland Systems Map” and interpreted by the Zoning Administrator. The Wetland Systems Map is based upon geographical, hydrological, and surficial geological data obtained from the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservations Service and field surveys. These specific soils and areas are characterized as unsuitable for development due to their poor drainage qualities, flooding proneness, poor texture, high water table depth, and general organic content.
(C) The Department of Natural Resources, Corp. of Engineers, and the County Engineer have authority over, and are responsible for, all wetland areas.
(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)