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The proposed amendments would accomplish the following: <br />1. Establish a comprehensive re- planting standard that would have to be followed to re- <br />establish vegetation within a required stream buffer in cases where a property owner <br />illegally disturbs a required stream buffer or in- cases where vegetation has been <br />removed from a parcel of property as the result of development, <br />2. Establish formal mitigation standards that would have to be followed by a property owner <br />when developing allowable uses within a identified stream buffer or in addressing <br />changes within the size and location of the required stream buffer, as the result of a <br />change in the FEMA Flood Maps, and <br />3. Expand on the types of uses allowed within a regulated stream buffer to include such <br />uses as: archaeological activities, drainage ditches, water dependant accessory <br />structures (i.e. decks, piers, etc.), accessory structures intended to allow property owners <br />to enjoy scenic views of a water feature (i.e. gazebos), trails and walkways, and other <br />similar uses /activities consistent with current DWQ regulations. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: No County financial impact at this time with human resources being <br />used from existing departmental staff. <br />RECOMMENDATION: Administration recommends that the proposed Stream Buffer text <br />amendments be referred to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the <br />County Board of Commissioners no sooner than February 6, 2007. <br />Ci i:';rn?nrs•4 : €a�€ sip €•'.'?a!�€:i;?gi.::its'Ci??v;i O,'9.IWi:.,..,r >:�ir:<.;: "To 10t;;pi?. _...•,,..B IT: er1 ext, Aita3ts' �t1rwri�rir[': inii ^i3�• =.ri:r>;�t;,€raci..�;:�. �rX <br />.vt Ji <br />