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(c) Buffer area widths will be based on t�e�-��,-�=t�,��e+'^��ni the <br /> Wetland Protection Strate�ies established in the Orono Surface Water Management Plan <br /> jSWMP) (December 2002). A Protection Classification has been assigned to each <br /> wetland in Orono based on the stormwater susceptibilitv and functional assessment for <br /> each wetland. The Protection Classi acations for each wetland will be found on <br /> the"Wetland Mana�ement Classi acation Map & List" which is herebv adopted bv <br /> reference a co�y of which shall be kept on f le in the office of the Citv Clerk and shall be <br /> available for public review during� c�ll normal office hours. The following are the <br /> required buffer area widths for each Protection Classification: <br /> o—�c�o ,�•� <br /> '��--��.-s �9-€ee� <br /> �-5�-�E�es �5-�ee� <br /> �-S-ac�es �3-�ee� <br /> Protection Classif cation Width of Buffer Area from <br /> Wetland Bounda <br /> "Preserve" 50 eet <br /> "Manage 1" 35 eet <br /> "Mana e 2" 25 eet <br /> "Mana e 3" 1 S eet <br /> (d) In cases of new development or redevelopment the City shall require that <br /> vegetation in the wetland buffer be installed prior to the issuance of the certificate of <br /> occupancy. The City may waive this requirement in lieu of a cash escrow or letter of <br /> credit equal to 150 percent of the cost to install the required buffer. <br /> (e) The City may allow the disturbance of an existing buffer area during the <br /> course of construction activity. This disturbance must be kept to a minimum, soils must <br /> be decompacted to a level that will accommodate root growth, and the buffer area must <br /> be re-established as required by the City. The City will determine the amount of <br /> allowable disturbance. The City may require a cash escrow or letter of credit equal to 150 <br /> percent of the cost to re-establish the buffer to its original condition. <br /> (fl The City may require buffer area planting and maintenance when the City <br /> determines that there is inadequate vegetation in the buffer area to meet the intent of this <br /> section. The City may require a cash escrow or letter of credit equal to 150 percent of the <br /> estimated cost of the vegetation and installation. The escrow or letter of credit must be <br /> valid for up to two years and may be used by the City to replace any vegetation that dies. <br /> 7 <br />