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\ <br /> � � .T <br /> 4 <br /> Wetlands Ordinance Review <br /> May 13.2013 � . <br /> Page 2 <br /> Wetland Setback. Because MCWD does not have a required setback from buffers, and because <br /> � this leaves the potential to have no mowable yard area between a home and a buffer, we are <br /> �proposing that Orono adopt a standard of 35-foot setback from the edge of wetland for any <br /> structure. This will in nearly a11 residential situations allow for a 10' mowable yard area between <br /> the house and the buffer - a key issue that Orono addressed after the Stonebay subdivision was <br /> approved, by adding a buffer setback requirement. � <br /> To address those situations where MCWD requires a buffer in excess of 25 feet, staff proposes <br /> language that requires a setback from the delineated edge of the wetland equal to the MCWD- <br /> required buffer width plus 10 feet, <br /> Summary of Proposed Revisions. The remainder of the proposed wetland ordinance revisions <br /> accomplish the other goals identified at the joint work session. A summary of the proposed <br /> revisions is as follows: <br /> - 78-1601(a) and 78-1601(b) remain as-is. 78-1601(c) is deleted - this section established <br /> the triggers for when buffers would be required. <br /> - 78-1602, 78-1603 and 78-1604 remain as-is. These sections pertain to wetlands only and <br /> not to buffers. � <br /> - 78-1605 is significantly revised as follows: <br /> - 1605(a) is changed only slightly, substituting the word `authority' in place of <br /> `requirements', but retaining the language stating that wetland buffers are <br /> . important. <br /> - Existing 1605(b) is deleted - this section addresses buffer vegetation standards that <br /> will no longer be within the City's jurisdiction. ' <br /> - New 1605(b) establishes that MCWD will be given authority for wetland buffers to <br /> avoid conflicting buffer requirements. <br /> - Existing 1605(c) becomes 1605(d) and is revised. This section identifies the four <br /> wetland protection classifications, consolidates the two tables, but eliminates <br /> language tying the protection classification to buffer widths. <br /> - New 1605(c) establishes the new structure setback requirement from wetland edges, <br /> and provides City authority to require wetland boundary delineation subject to <br /> . Planning Director's determination of whether a Level 1 or Level 2 delineation is <br /> required, <br /> � - Existing 1605(d), (e), (�, (g), (h) and (i) are deleted, as these all relate to buffer <br /> establishment and maintenance, which will now fall under MCWD jurisdiction. - <br /> - 78-1606(a)remains as-is regarding perxnitted uses in wetlands. <br /> - 78-1606(b) is deleted, regarding permitted uses in buffers, as this will now fall under <br /> MCWD jurisdiction. <br /> - 78-1607 is slightly revised to eliminate references to conditional uses in wetland buffers, <br /> except to address impacts on existing established buffers. , <br />