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Article 6: Development Standar <br /> Section 6.13:Stream Buffers <br /> (c) Pruning forest vegetation provided that the health and function of the <br /> forest vegetation is not compromised and the pruning activity is <br /> conducted by hand; <br /> (d) Removal of individual trees which are in danger of causing damage to <br /> dwellings, other structures or human life provided the activity is <br /> conducted by hand; and <br /> (e) Removal of poison ivy and other nuisance vegetation, including invasive <br /> exotics, as identified by the NC Cooperative Extension. <br /> (D) Uses Allowable With Mitigation <br /> The following uses are allowable within stream buffers with mitigation, subject to the <br /> standards established in Sections 6.13.6(A) and 6.13.6(B) above, as well as any specific <br /> standards for the use: <br /> (1) Water dependent structures, such as docks, piers, public and private boat ramps, <br /> boat houses over the water, walkways, water recreational amenities, and other <br /> similar uses. <br /> (2) New drainage outfalls provided that a <br /> fasilityStormwater Control Measure (SCM)146 is installed to control nutrients and <br /> attenuate flow before the conveyance discharges into the stream buffer. <br /> (3) Driveway crossings on single-family residential lots that disturb less than, or <br /> equal to 150 linear feet or 1/3 of an acre of stream buffer. <br /> (4) Any driveway or roadway, whether for a single-family residence or a subdivision, <br /> that is parallel to the stream or water body, regardless of cumulative impact. <br /> (5) Greenways and/or hiking trails six feet in width, with improved paths (i.e. paved, <br /> wood decking, etc.) at least 30 feet from the top of bank of a stream or water <br /> body. <br /> (6) Trail crossings, and associated bridge or other structure, provided they are <br /> oriented perpendicular to the stream and constructed in accordance with best <br /> management practices to minimize soil erosion and other adverse impacts to <br /> water quality. <br /> (7) Public water and sewer lines that disturb over 40 linear feet, but not greater than <br /> 150 linear feet of riparian buffer. <br /> (8) Temporary roads intended for access to a property for development purpose. <br /> (9) New Stormwater Control Measure (SCM), with or <br /> without a riparian buffer established adjacent to the SCM d.147 <br /> (10) Vegetation Management that includes the installation of new vegetation and a <br /> one-time application of fertilizer to re-establish the vegetation. <br /> (11) Vegetation Management /Replanting in an effort to protect existing structures. <br /> 6.13.7 DiWprsed#use, Flow Requirement <br /> (A) Dis grsedffuse flow of stormwater148 runoff shall be maintained in the stream buffer by <br /> dispersing concentrated flow and re-establishing vegetation. <br /> (B) Concentrated stormwater runoff from new ditches or constructed conveyances shall be <br /> converted to dispgrsedf#use flow before the stormwater runoff enters the stream buffer. <br /> 146 Consistentuse of"Stormwater Control Measure(SCM)". <br /> 147 Consistent use of"Stormwater Control Measure(SCM)'. <br /> 148 Consistent use of"stormwater runoff",typical. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina— Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-96 <br />