(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section of this section is to protect designated wetlands as a natural resource.
(B) Applicability. This section shall apply to all lands in or within 25 feet of a wetland located within the jurisdiction of the City of Washington.
(C) Designation of wetlands. Areas shown on the Official Wetlands Map, published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as being wetlands are presumed to be wetlands consistent with the definitions thereof. Wetlands not shown on the Official Wetlands Map are presumed to exist and are hereby designated as such and are protected under all of the terms and provisions of this section.
(D) Certification of no adverse impact. Persons applying for subdivision or planned unit development approval or for a building permit must certify that the proposed subdivision, planned unit development or structure or use for which a building permit is being sought, is in full compliance with all federal and state laws protecting wetlands. Any action within a wetland, such as, but not limited to, grading, dredging, draining and filling may require a permit from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management or the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers or other state or federal agency. It is hereby deemed the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the necessary permits or to obtain certification from the appropriate state and federal agencies that the permits are not applicable.
(Prior Code, § 156.26)