(A) Any wetlands damaged during construction, or damage occurring as a result of such construction, or excavated in violation of this ordinance shall be restored to its original state using similar materials and stabilizing vegetation.
(B) It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to guarantee the protection of all identified wetlands and not allow the natural wetland hydrology of the lot to be altered beyond that which has been authorized in the permit.
(C) Wetland grass planting or wetland reforestation shall be the ultimate responsibility of the property owner.
(D) Any wetlands, as defined in Article 11, in the required natural area that has been damaged or excavated in violation of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine in accordance with the Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule for Code Enforcement Civil Citations for this section, as adopted by the Board of Aldermen and restored within seven days of notice.
(E) Failure to repair damage to wetlands and vegetation after seven days shall constitute a separate violation for each day that such failure continues after written notification pursuant to § 2.17.01.
(Ord. passed 10-4-2023)