Off-channel excavations that are proposed to be reclaimed to permanent lakes shall include riparian and/or wetland habitat. The creation of riparian and/or wetland habitat along the perimeter of permanent lakes shall include appropriate features such as: scalloped basin perimeters with extended peninsulas, islands, and stepped benches of various widths at approximately three (3') foot vertical intervals both above and below the groundwater level. Where wetlands are not proposed, either grassland and/or woodland habitat, or agricultural fields separated from the lake by a berm, shall be established using only native species in order to provide continuous habitat value around the permanent lakes. (§ 1, Ord. 1191, eff. September 5, 1996; as amended by Ord. 1518, eff. February 13, 2020)