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/o��o� CONSTRUCTION NEAR A WETLAND <br /> � �tk Y <br /> '� `: a <br /> �6 ����i4 r' t. WWW.CI.orono.l'Y111.1�5 <br /> \Q+ ���.h:�rs,�"` 6'`/ <br /> `�.�oj' 952-249-4620 <br /> Wetlands perform important environmental, aesthetic and hydrologic functions. In 2005 the <br /> City adopted regulations to ensure that wetlands continue to perform these functions and to <br /> improve their functioning (City Code Sections 78-1601 through 1614). These regulations <br /> require the creation and protection of buffers around wetlands when certain construction or <br /> land alteration activities occur. These activities are: <br /> Construction of a new house or a major remodeling that involves removal of more than 50 <br /> percent of the structure and the portion removed is more than 50 percent of the market <br /> value of the structure. <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 <br /> drains to the wetland <br /> b. The amount of grading exceeds 50 cubic yards or involves the disturbance of more <br /> than 5,000 square feet. <br /> c. There is a net increase in impervious surfaces that drain to the wetland, new <br /> impervious surface is added closer to the wetland than existing impervious <br /> surfaces, or there is a change in drainage patterns that the City Engineer <br /> 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 <br /> required for buildings and above grade structures such as pergolas. <br /> If the wetland is on adjacent property but part of the buffer is on the property where <br /> construction activity is 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 Obtaining a Permit <br /> B. Request for Wetland Buffer Evaluation <br /> C. Sample Flowage and Conservation Easement and Restrictive Covenant <br /> FOR MORE INFORMATION <br /> Contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 952-249-4620 or planning�a�ci.orono.mn.us. <br /> Reference: City Code Sections 78-1601 through 1614 <br /> January, 2008 <br /> Thrs is an information sheet. Every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of the information contained herein; <br /> however, if any information is not consrstent with provisions of the City Code, the Code provrsions will prevail. <br />