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26 (1) The buffer width adjacent to streams shall be calculated for both Method A and Method B, and at any given point along the stream, the width of the buffer shall be the larger of the two. (2) The same method shall be used to calculate the buffer around the reservoir itself. New structures shall be located at least 150'from the reservoir or outside of the stream buffer, whichever is greater. (B) University Lake Protected Watershed (UNIV-PW) (1) The buffer width shall be calculated for both Method A and Method B, and at any given point along the stream, the width of the buffer shall be the larger of the two. (C) Cane Creek Critical Area (CANE-CA) & Upper Eno Critical Area (U-ENO-CA) (1) The buffer width adjacent to streams shall be the width calculated using Method A. (2) Method A shall also be used to calculate the buffer around the reservoir itself. New structures shall be located at least 150'from the reservoir or outside of the stream buffer, whichever is greater. (D) Upper Eno Protected (U-ENO-PW), Lower Eno Protected (L-ENO-PW) & Back Creek Protected (BACK-PW) (1) The buffer width shall be as calculated using Method A, or 150', whichever is less, except where density exceeds 1 du/ac and impervious surface exceeds 12%. (2) Where density exceeds 1 du/ac and impervious surface exceeds 12%, the buffer width shall be calculated as above, but shall not be less than 100'. (E) Cane Creek Protected (CANE-PW), Little River Protected (LITTLE-PW), South Hyco Creek Protected (HYCO-PW), Flat River Protected (FLAT-PW), Haw River Protected (HAW-PW) &Jordan Lake Protected (JORDAN-PW) (1) The buffer width shall be the width calculated using Method A, or 150', whichever is less. 6.13.5 Areas Outside of Watershed Protection Overlay Districts (A) In areas not identified on the Official Zoning Atlas as Watershed Protection Overlay Districts, a stream buffer a minimum of 50 foot in width shall be established along both sides of streams identified n r confirm 6.13.2. (B) Stream buffers for coil Survey streams shall only be calculated using Method A as explained in Section 6.13.3. 6.13.6 Uses Allowable Within Stream Buffers (A) General Standards (1) Prior to any Land-Disturbing Activity within a designated stream buffer, the property owner shall provide written notification of the location and nature of the proposed use to the Planning Department for review. The notification shall state that the use shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to minimize soil disturbance and to provide the maximum water quality protection practicable. (2) All Land-Disturbing Activities within a designated stream buffer require approval of the Erosion Control Officer in accordance with applicable State and local regulations, as well as all other required local, State and/or Federal permits and approvals prior to commencement of Land Disturbing Activities. (3) The submittal of additional information and/or applications may be required prior to any Land Disturbing Activity within a designated stream buffer, in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.