The City will not approve any development activity within the riparian buffer as defined in 15A NCAC 2B.0714 - Neuse Nutrient Strategy: Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffer unless one of the following is obtained from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ):
(A) Approval of the development activity from NCDWQ. This may include a permit or authorization certificates for an allowable use within the riparian buffer;
(B) An opinion from NCDWQ that vested rights have been established for the development activity;
(C) An on-site determination from NCDWQ that surface waters or coastal wetlands are not present; or
(D) A letter from NCDWQ documenting that a variance has been approved for the development activity.
(1989 Code, § 17-13) (Ord. 01-02, passed 4-23-2001; Ord. 23-O-07, passed 4-10-2023)