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of this article shall be allowed a partial exemption from buffer creation and maintenance requirements with regards to mowing or cutting buffer vegetation in areas subject to golf play, subject to the following: (1) At such time that this article requires establishment of a buffer,applicant shall submit a certificate of survey identifying the location, size and type of the wetland for which buffer exemption is requested. (2) Applicant shall submit a buffer management plan for city council approval, identifying those areas where exemption is requested and providing for alternative methods of wetland protection equivalent to an unmowed buffer. (Ord.No. 28 3rd series, § 1, 8-22-2005) DIVISION 4. USES Sec. 78-1606.Permitted uses. (a) Within the wetland overlay districts no land may be used except for one or more of the following uses: (1) Native wetland vegetation,provided that no change is made to the ground elevation; (2) Wildlife and nature preserves; (3) Overhead utility lines and poles that are less than two feet in diameter; (4) Docks which provide reasonable access to the lakeshore and do not exceed eight feet in width; (5) Public and private flood control structures,ponding and drainage facilities and associated accessory appurtenances as approved by the city; or (6) Environmental monitoring or control facilities,including those related to water quality and wildlife regulation. (b) Within wetland buffer areas no land may be used except for one or more of the following uses: (1) Native vegetation,provided that no change is made to the ground elevation; (2) Wildlife and nature preserves; (3) Boardwalks, docks or other reasonable access to the wetland not exceeding eight feet in width,poles that are less than two feet in diameter to be used for boardwalks and bridges; (4) Public and private flood control structures,ponding and drainage facilities and associated accessory appurtenances as approved by the city; (5) Environmental monitoring or control facilities, including those related to water qualiry and wildlife regulation; (6) Overhead utility poles and lines that are less then two feet in diameter,under-ground utility lines and distribution equipment, light poles,traffic signals,traffic regulatory signs,mailboxes and other equipment that provides an essential public service; (7) Retaining walls if the city determines that the retaining wall will protect the wetland from conditions of erosion, when approved as part of a wetland permit application. (Ord.No.28 3rd series, § 1, 8-22-2005) Sec. 78-1607.Conditional uses. (a) Within the wetland overlay districts and the wetland buffer areas no land may be used for the following except by conditional use permit and except in conformance with the standards specified in section 78-1608 of this article: (1) Private and public recreational uses, including golf courses,impervious trails,picnic grounds and boat ramps; (2) Public utilities, including necessary structures;