(a) Permitted Uses. Open space uses that are passive in character shall be permitted in riparian setbacks, including those listed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(5) hereof. No use permitted under these regulations shall be construed as allowing public trespass on privately held lands.
(1) Recreational activity. Passive recreational uses, as permitted by Federal, State, and local laws, such as hiking, bicycling, fishing, picnicking, and similar uses.
(2) Removal of damaged or diseased trees.
(3) Revegetation or reforestation.
(4) Maintenance of residential lawns, gardens, and landscaping.
(5) Trails, right-of-way, and construction of walking paths and multi-purpose trails for non- motorized access.
(b) Conditional Approval by the Village Engineer. Permits issued under this regulation are issued to the applicant only, shall not be transferred, and shall be void if not implemented within one year of issuance:
(1) Streambank stabilization and erosion control measures. Streambank stabilization and erosion control measures may be allowed provided that such measures are ecologically compatible and substantially utilize natural materials and native plant species where practical and available.
(2) Crossings. Crossings of designated watercourses through riparian setbacks by bridges, publicly or privately owned sewer and/or water lines and public or private utility transmission lines may only be allowed upon approval of a Village Engineer.
(3) Construction of fencing with the condition that reasonable efforts be taken to minimize the destruction of existing vegetation, provided the fence does not impede stream or flood flow, and the disturbed area is replanted to the natural or preexisting conditions before the addition of the fence, as approved by the Village Engineer.
(Ord. 2014-119. Passed 2-11-15; Ord. 2017-31. Passed 5-10-17.)