In order to maintain the vegetative cover which furnishes riparian habitat along Catherine Creek and Little Creek, a setback for any new development such as structures or roads shall be required. The setback distance shall be equal to 1/2 the stream width, as measured at right angles to the annual high-water line. A minimum of 25 feet on either side of the streams will be recognized. Woody vegetation presently existing in the riparian zone shall be maintained; however, thinning or brushing may occur within the riparian zone as long as 75% of the existing shade over the stream is maintained.
(Ord. 369, passed 4-9-1984)