A. Protection, natural, restoration, and buffer areas shown on the interim and comprehensive use plan maps adopted by reference in section 15.10.030 of this chapter shall be maintained and managed to avoid damage or degradation, and/or to allow restoration, as the case may be. Recognized best management practices shall be employed in such areas:
1. Riparian corridor, wetland, and natural spring areas except as otherwise provided in section 15.10.070 of this chapter;
2. Areas with steep slopes;
3. Areas and trails with soils susceptible to slope failure, erosion, and/or excessive sedimentation;
4. Highly vegetated areas which function as natural filters to prevent pollutants from being introduced in stream areas;
5. Areas with substantial native vegetation and habitat; and
6. Areas which, if not protected, would be likely to result in impaired water quality.
B. Public access to any area may be temporarily prohibited as needed to protect:
1. Public safety;
2. Water quality;
3. An overused area, as determined by the mayor or the mayor's designee, which may be severely damaged if public use and access is not temporarily prohibited to allow restoration and avoid further degradation and possible permanent closure; and
4. Any restored and/or revegetated area.
C. Protection, natural, restoration, and buffer areas shall be clearly marked. (Ord. 7-11, 2011)