§ 74-316. Buffer management and maintenance.

(a)

In the event that development is conducted within 25 feet of any buffer, the buffer shall be physically protected by placing currently approved tree protection fencing at the buffer boundary or the limits of construction, whichever is more protective of the buffer. If an authorized encroachment has been granted, the limits of the encroachment shall be similarly delineated.

(b)

The owner of the property containing a buffer as defined herein shall be responsible for maintenance of the buffer and shall inspect the buffer periodically for evidence of degradation in regard to the purposes listed in section 74-301 and compliance with all other provisions of this article. Corrective actions shall be taken by the owner in a manner to ensure compliance with the terms of this article.

(Ord. No. 2001-100, § 3, 12-11-01; Ord. No. 2002-21, § 3, 3-26-02; Ord. No. 2010-13(10-O-0058), § 17, 4-27-10)