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(2) Applicant shall submit a buffer management plan for city council approval, identifying those areas where exemption <br /> is requested and providing for alternative methods of wetland protection equivalent to an unmowed buffer. <br /> (Ord. No. 28 3rd series, § 1, 8-22-2005) <br /> DIVISION 4. - USES <br /> Sec. 78-1606. - Permitted uses. <br /> Sec. 78-1607. -Conditional uses. <br /> Sec. 78-1606. -Permitted uses. <br /> (a) Within the wetland overlay districts no land may be used except for one or more of the following uses: <br /> (1) Native wetland vegetation, provided that no change is made to the ground elevation; <br /> (2) Wildlife and nature preserves; <br /> (3) Overhead utility lines and poles that are less than two feet in diameter; <br /> (4) Docks which provide reasonable access to the lakeshore and do not exceed eight feet in width; <br /> (5) Public and private flood control structures, ponding and drainage facilities and associated accessory <br /> appurtenances as approved by the city; or <br /> (6) Environmental monitoring or control facilities, including those related to water quality and wildlife regulation. <br /> (b) Within wetland buffer areas no land may be used except for one or more of the following uses: <br /> (1) Native vegetation, provided that no change is made to the ground elevation; <br /> (2) Wildlife and nature preserves; <br /> (3) Boardwalks, docks or other reasonable access to the wetland not exceeding eight feet in width, poles that are less <br /> than two feet in diameter to be used for boardwalks and bridges; <br /> (4) Public and private flood control structures, ponding and drainage facilities and associated accessory <br /> appurtenances as approved by the city; <br /> (5) Environmental monitoring or control facilities, including those related to water quality and wildlife regulation; <br /> (6) Overhead utility poles and lines that are less then two feet in diameter, under-ground utility lines and distribution <br /> equipment, light poles, traffic signals, traffic regulatory signs, mailboxes and other equipment that provides an <br /> essential public service; <br /> (7) Retaining walls if the city determines that the retaining wall will protect the wetland from conditions of erosion, when <br /> approved as part of a wetland permit application. <br /> (Ord. No. 28 3rd series, § 1, 8-22-2005) <br /> Sec. 78-1607. -Conditional uses. <br /> (a) Within the wetland overlay districts and the wetland buffer areas no land may be used for the following except by <br /> conditional use permit and except in conformance with the standards specified in section 78-1608 of this article: <br /> (1) Private and public recreational uses, including golf courses, impervious trails, picnic grounds and boat ramps; <br /> (2) Public utilities, including necessary structures; <br /> (3) Other non-structural facilities similar to those permitted by this section which also meet the intent of this section, as <br /> determined by the city; or <br /> (4) Public structures associated with recreational uses permitted by this section or by section 78-1606 of this section <br /> that are designed in an environmentally sensitive manner and will withstand periodic flooding, except for structures <br /> designed or used for habitation or the storage of equipment. <br /> (5) Unpaved hiking, skiing and horseback riding trails which comply with WCA standards. <br /> (b) No conditional use permit will be granted unless its approval will not adversely impact wetlands, the wetland buffer area, <br /> and surrounding properties, the intent of this article or the goals and policies of the community management plan. If <br />