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o <br /> Construction Near A Wetland <br /> ywww.ci.orono.mn.us <br /> *1\111L- <br /> "SWAT <br /> L` 952-249-4620 <br /> KEsHO�� <br /> Wetlands perform important environmental, aesthetic and hydrologic functions. In 2005 the City adopted <br /> regulations to ensure that wetlands continue to perform these functions and to improve their functioning (City <br /> Code Sections 78-1601 through 1614). These regulations require the creation and protection of buffers around <br /> wetlands when certain construction or land alteration activities occur. These activities are: <br /> Construction of a new house <br /> OR <br /> Construction or land alterations when all of these conditions exist: <br /> a. The portion of the property disturbed by construction or land alteration activity drains to the wetland <br /> b. The amount of grading exceeds 50 cubic yards or involves the disturbance of more than 5,000 square <br /> feet. <br /> c. There is a net increase in impervious surfaces that drain to the wetland, new impervious surface is <br /> added closer to the wetland than existing impervious surfaces, or there is a change in drainage <br /> patterns that the City Engineer determines will increase the velocity or rate of runoff to the wetland. <br /> The width of the buffer varies from 50 feet to 16.5 feet. A 20 foot setback from the buffer is required for buildings. <br /> If the wetland is on adjacent property but part of the buffer is on the property where construction activity is <br /> occurring, then the buffer must be provided. <br /> Even if the wetland buffer is not required, the buffer and buffer setbacks must be observed. <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> A. Steps for Applying for a Land Use Application or Permit on a Property with a Wetland or Near a Wetland <br /> B. Request for Wetland Buffer Evaluation <br /> FOR MORE INFORMATION <br /> Contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 952-249-4620 or planninq(a�ci.orono.mn.us. <br /> Reference: City Code Sections 78-1601 through 1614 <br /> Packet Last Updated: 04/19/2013 <br /> Page 16 of 23 <br />