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Wetl�nd Ordinance <br /> - August 9,2005 <br /> Page 3 <br /> - Changing the niethocl for determining required buffer width froin being based on <br /> "size of wetland" (MCWD's current niethod) to beiilg based on"qu�lity of <br /> wetland" (method defined in Orono Surface Water Management Plan)— <br /> See Page 7 <br /> These latest revisions have been incarporated into the attached Draft Ordinance dated <br /> August 4, 2005. Pursuant to sttggestions by the Plaiuiing Corrunission at your August 3 <br /> work session, a revised section entitled "Nonconformities" has been added (See Pages <br /> 12-13) to address situations where existing structures or improvements make imposition <br /> of wetland buffers or setbacks difficult or unreasonable. <br /> Additionally, Exhibit B proposes a small number of minor ancillary zoning code <br /> revisions intended to eliminate inconsistencies that would be created by adoption of the <br /> new ordinance. <br /> Ordinance Format <br /> The ordinance as proposed contains 5 major divisions and 14 sections, as follows: <br /> DIVISION 1. Generallv <br /> 78-1601 Purpose and Intent <br /> DIVISION 2. Designation of Protected Wetland <br /> 78-1602 Wetland Types <br /> 78-1603 Boundaries of the Wetland Overlay Districts and <br /> Designation of O�cial City Wetland Map <br /> 78-1604 Interpretation of Wetlands Bouridaries <br /> DIV.ISION 3. Buffer Areas <br /> 78-1605 Wetland Buffer Areas <br /> DIVIS[ON 4. Uses <br /> 78-1606 Perinitted Uses <br /> 78-1607 Conditional Uses <br /> DIVISION 5. Standards for the Wetland Overlav District,Buffer Areas ancl Nei�hboring Lands <br /> 78-1608 Standards <br /> 78-1609 Removal of Lands from the Wetlands Overlay District <br /> 78-1610 Alteration of Wetlands <br /> 78-1611 Public Control of Wetlands <br /> 78-1612 Wetlaud Buffer Markers <br /> 78-1613 Violations <br /> 78-1614 Authority/Enforceinent Actions <br />