(A) All ponds or lakes shall adhere to the following setbacks from property lines:
(1) Pond shall be separated from any road right-of-way by no less than one right-of-way width, measured from the top of the bank or the 100-year pool if no defined top of bank is present, using the most restrictive road right-of–way possible. If the width of the right-of-way is less than 50 feet, then the minimum distance between top of bank and road right-of-way shall be increased to 50 feet. Guard rails, berms or other structural measures may be considered in lieu of the above noted setbacks.
(2) Twenty feet from all other property lines (high water level or excavating/site work, whichever is closest to property line).
(B) The setback for the side and rear property lines shall be measured to the toe of the slope of the bank of the pond, or the high water level of the pond, whichever is closer to the property line or roadway. In no case shall any excavation occur, or fill be placed, in the required setback area or within any regulated drain easement.
(C) In no case shall the direction or volume of water exiting the property be permanently altered due to the construction of the pond.
(D) The Hancock County Surveyor's Office shall be notified by the property owner and/or excavation contractor when work commences on the construction of the pond. Prior to the removal of excavating equipment, the Hancock County Surveyor's Office will be contacted and will give final approval of the newly constructed pond.
(Ord. 2006-4B, passed 4-17-06)
Minimum Standards on all Ponds
Regulation of Ponds
