In all developments, certain areas may be required to be set aside as permanently protected green space for the purpose of natural resource protection, to meet a Minimum Green Space Ratio (GSR) requirement, or to meet a Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) requirement. Where such permanently protected green space is required, and where the land use is also permitted per the land use regulations of the applicable zoning district, the following regulations shall also be employed to establish land use regulations. All land uses listed elsewhere in this Division, but not listed in this section, are prohibited in permanently protected green spaces.
For all land uses, disruption to natural resource areas shall comply with the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance pertaining to drainage, grading and erosion control. All land uses located within Permanently Protected Green Space Areas shall comply with the following:
(1) CULTIVATION.
a. Permitted as a Special Use
(Permanently protected green space areas other than permanently protected natural resource areas as per Article IV):
1. Permitted only if designated on the submitted site plan, and/or the recorded plat or as an "Area which may be used for cultivation."
(2) RECREATIONAL, OUTDOOR - PASSIVE.
a. Permitted by Right (All permanently protected green space areas):
1. Limited to a 20 foot wide area in permanently protected natural resource areas. Permitted in other permanently protected green space areas without restriction.
2. Non-native vegetation shall not be permitted to spread into permanently protected natural resource areas beyond said 20 foot wide area.
(3) RECREATIONAL, OUTDOOR – ACTIVE PUBLIC.
a. Permitted by Right
(Permanently protected green space areas other than permanently protected natural resource areas as per Article IV):
1. Non-native vegetation shall not be permitted to spread into permanently protected natural resource areas, other than permanently protected natural resource areas and per Article IV.
(4) INSTITUTIONAL, OUTDOOR
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a. Permitted by Right
(Permanently protected green space areas other than permanently protected natural resource areas as per Article IV):
1. Non-native vegetation shall not be permitted to spread into permanently protected natural resource areas.
(5) LAWN CARE
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a. Permitted by Right
(Permanently protected green space areas other than permanently protected natural resource areas as per Article IV):
1. Non-native ground cover shall not be permitted to spread into permanently protected natural resource areas. Clearance of understory growth shall be permitted.
b. Permitted as a Special Use
(All permanently protected natural resource areas except wetlands):
1. Only disturbance associated with the care of native vegetation is permitted, with the exception of a 20 foot wide access path which may be cleared for passive recreation purposes.
2. Each property abutting a natural resource area shall be limited to one such access path.
3. Non-native vegetation (such as domestic lawn grasses) shall not be introduced into natural resource areas beyond said 20 foot wide access path.
(6) GOLF COURSE.
a. Permitted by Right
(Permanently protected green space areas other than permanently protected natural resource areas as per Article IV):
1. Non-native vegetation shall not be permitted to spread into permanently protected natural resource areas.
b. Permitted as a Special Use
(All permanently protected natural resource areas):
1. Only disturbance associated with the care of native vegetation is permitted. Natural resource areas which are located within or adjacent to golf play areas shall be incorporated into the course design as out-of-bounds play hazards, and shall be maintained in their natural state.
(7) ANY PERMITTED TEMPORARY USE.
a. Permitted by Right
(Permanently protected green space areas other than permanently protected natural resource areas as per Article IV):
1. Activity shall in no manner encroach upon permanently protected natural resources areas.
(8) DRAINAGE STRUCTURE.
a. Permitted as a Special Use
(All permanently protected green space areas):
1. Structure shall be deemed necessary by the City engineer;
2. Natural native vegetation shall be established or restored in disturbed areas.
(9) FILLING.
a. Permitted as a Special Use
(All permanently protected green space areas):
(10) INDIVIDUAL SEPTIC DISPOSAL SYSTEM.
a. Permitted as a Special Use
(Permanently protected green space areas other than permanently protected natural resource areas as per Article IV):
1. Shall not locate closer than 30 feet to any other permanently protected natural resource area.
(11) ROAD AND/OR BRIDGE.
a. Permitted as a Special Use
(All permanently protected green space areas):
1. May locate in or across a natural resource areas only in conjunction with a boat landing, or when deemed essential by the Department of Public Works.
2. May locate in other permanently protected green space areas if designed to provide an essential service to an activity area located within the green space area which cannot be efficiently reached from another point.
3. Road networks shall be designed to circumvent permanently protected green space areas, thereby eliminating the need for intrusions and crossings.
(12) UTILITY LINES AND RELATED FACILITIES.
a. Permitted as a Special Use
(All permanently protected green space areas):
1. May locate in or across a natural resource areas only when deemed essential by the Department of Public Works.
2. May locate in other permanently protected green space areas if designed to provide an essential service to an activity area located within the green space area which cannot be efficiently reached from another point.
3. In general, utility lines shall be designed to circumvent permanently protected green space areas, thereby eliminating the need for intrusions and crossings.
(13) PIERS AND WHARFS.
a. Permitted as a Special Use
(All permanently protected green space areas):
1. A site plan shall be required per Sec. 35-2106 for construction, erection, placement or extension of a pier or wharf, with specific information provided regarding: its location in relation to the shoreline and abutting riparian property lines, and regarding dimensions and building materials.