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regulations, the City defers jurisdiction for the establishment and maintenance of <br /> wetland buffers to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. If application of <br /> MCWD buffer regulations is in conflict with City regulations, the more restrictive <br /> requirements shall apply. <br /> (c) In order to provide for a minimum level of wetland protection where Minnehaha <br /> Creek Watershed District buffer rules do not provide for adequate separation <br /> between wetlands and buildings or other structures or surfaces, the City shall <br /> require setbacks from the delineated edge of a protected wetland as follows: <br /> Minimum distance setback from <br /> delineated edge of wetland to any <br /> building(principal or accessory)or <br /> other structure,ihardcover,septic <br /> systems or wells: <br /> Where no formal buffer exists and where 35 feet <br /> MCWD does not require a buffer <br /> Where a formal buffer exists or where 35 feet or established buffer width <br /> MCWD buffer is required plus 10 feet,whichever is greater <br /> Areas withm the required setback area subject to filling, grading or excavation as <br /> part of a construction project shall be revegetated immediately upon completion <br /> of such earthwork. Setbacks must be verified with wetland delineation <br /> information. The determination of whether a Level 1 Delineation or Level 2 <br /> Delineation is required shall be at the discretion of the Planning Director. Level 2 <br /> delineation information shall be provided on a certified certificate of survey. The <br /> requirement for delineation shall be applied in cases where the wetland exists <br /> within 150 feet of the proposed project. <br /> (b) Buffer areas regulated by this section are areas of vegetative cover that are upland <br /> not mowed, fertilized or manicured in any manner. Mowing, fertilizing, <br /> (1) Acceptable buffer areas shall have the following qualities: <br /> a. A continuous dense layer of perennial grasses that have been <br /> b. An over story of trees and/or shrubs with at least 80 percent <br /> ten consecutive years, or <br /> Page 3 of 13 <br />