§ 94-132.5. Wetland buffer requirements.

(a)

Applicability. This section does not apply to projects which have received PUD, PID or PCD zoning approval, or which have current preliminary plat or site plan approvals prior to November 8, 2005.

(b)

New development. An average of 25-foot (with a minimum of 15 feet) vegetative buffer from a wetland, lake, or creek to any proposed lot or road must be provided or maintained for all new development. The buffer may either be in the form of a conservation tract dedicated to the homeowners' or property owners' association, or a conservation easement dedicated to the St. Johns River Water Management District.

(c)

Type of buffer. The vegetation planted in buffer must be of a type consistent with St. Johns River Water Management District guidelines.

(d)

Stormwater facilities. Not more than five percent of the required wetland, lake, or creek buffer may be used for stormwater facilities.

(e)

Enforcement. Violation of this section, to include the filling in or otherwise harming an existing wetland, lake, or creek buffer is a class I violation as defined in division III of chapter 2.

(Ord. No. 05-46, § 2, 11-10-05)