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Buffers It should be noted at the outset of any discussion on buffers, that this requirement is not the same as a 'setback' requirement. In fact, the beginning point for a setback requirement may actually be the buffer's up*gradient' edge. The City will adopt the buffer strip widths indicofed in Table 6.3, along with other buffer guidelines discussed below, with approval of this SWMP. During implementation of this SWMP, the City will include these requirements and guidelines in an appropriate ordinance. A buffer (or buffer strip) is an area of undfsfuitoed vegetation surrounding a wetland. It con consist of trees, grasses, shrubs, flowers, or any combination, as long as it is the vegetation (or enhancement oO that is in place and well established before any grading activities begin. An undisturbed buffer can reduce Impact to a wetland by: ❖ Keeping soil stabilized to minimize erosion ❖ Filtering nutrients and sediments from overland runoff ❖ Slowing and/or retairiing overland runoff ❖ Providing habitat adjacent to wetlands During construction, a buffer is an area in which there will be no vehicle or equipment traffic, stockpiling of soil, or staging of any type of construction material. After construction, these guidelirTes should be followed: ❖ No mowing, fertilizing, or other maintenance • management of native or natural vegetation is OK ❖ No placement of lawn clippings, leaves, etc • limited brushpjiles may be OK. check with City* No sheds or recreational features ❖ No trampling or paths, except as allowed, check with City paths should be parallel to the wetland edge occess to wetland shauld be meandered ’Drushpies may serve os hcbitot for wildlife If done properly ^5.5 Wetland Restoration/Enhancements Four wetland complexes have been Identified as high priority restoration/ enhancemerit sites. Additional wetlands will likely be Identified during the implementation period for this SWMP. Funding sources for the wetland restoration/enhancement sites can come from a variety of sources, discussed further in Section 7.7.4. QtyofOnno Stance Water Mansgerntr^Pen 5-S — Tn iiiii uTafifc I