Re: MCWD wetland protection rule

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Maintenance Plan, including terms describing in detail the location of wetland buffer on the subject properry and providing detailed protocols for buffer maintenance. (c)Buffer areas, or portions thereof,that are not vegetated or will be disturbed by grading or other site activities during construct�on shall be replanted and maintained according to the following standards: (1) Soils must be decompacted to a depth of 18 inches and organic matter must be incorporated into soils before revegetation. Decompaction shall be accomplished solely by incorporation of organic matter within the drip line or critical root zone of trees or within 10 feet of underground utilities. (2)Erosion/sediment control practices,including provisions of sections 5,Erosion Control Plan, and 9,Maintenance, of the District Erosion Control Rule,as appropriate, shall be used during buffer vegetation establishment. � (3)Buffers shall be planted with a native seed mix and/or native plantings approved by the District. (4)Buffer maintenance and monitoring shall be performed in accordance with section 10, Wetland Buffer Monitoring, of this rule. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCE. A performance bond, letter of credit or other financial assurance, consistent with the t�istrict Financial Assurance Rule, may be required for any project involving wetland replacement or replanting of wetland buffers. The financial assurance shall be maintained until the mon�toring period has ended and District has approved the wetland replacement or establishment of the buffer. 9. REQUIRED EXHIBITS. The following exhibits shall accompany the Combined Joint Notification (CJN)form: (a) Complete delineation report, in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Board of Water and Soil Resources,for any wetland(s)that will be impacted or require a buffer. The report must be approved by the WCA Local Government Unit(LGU). The report must include a copy of the Notice of Decision for all projects occurring in cities where the District is not the LGU. (b) Site plan, one set-full size and one set-reduced to a maYimum size of 11"x 17", showing: (1)Property lines and corners and delineation of lands under ownership of the applicant; (2)Existing and proposed elevation contours; including the existing runout elevation and flow capacity of the wetland outlet; (3) Boundaries of all wetlands on the property; (4)Boundaries of all existing or proposed buffers, along with proposed grading and other disturbance in existing or proposed buffers; (5)Proposed locations of buffer signage; and (6)Area of the wetland portion to be filled,drained,or excavated. 5