In accordance with the Wetlands Conservation Act of 1991, the following regulations shall apply to wetland areas:
(A) Permanent natural buffer areas and appropriate erosion control measures be taken surrounding wetland areas to prevent sedimentation of the wetland.
(B) Wetlands may not be drained or filled, wholly or partially, unless replaced by restoring or creating wetland areas of at least equal public value. Wetland encroachment must be guided by the following principles in descending order:
(1) Avoiding the direct or indirect impact of the activity that may destroy or diminish the wetland;
(2) Minimizing the impact by limiting the degree or magnitude of the wetland activity and its implementation;
(3) Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected wetland environment;
(4) Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the activity;
(5) Replacing or providing substitute wetland resources or environments.
(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. passed 3- -2007)