(a) Purpose. There are environmental protection requirements for the Parole Town Center Growth Management Area in order to minimize or prevent negative impacts on the environment, air quality, water quality, noise levels, forested areas, and wildlife habitat.
(b) Development requirements. The following minimum requirements shall apply to all development in the Parole Town Center Growth Management Area:
(1) there shall be an undisturbed buffer of 25 to 75 feet surrounding all nontidal wetlands, with a greater buffer provided for natural wetlands that are high in quality and function;
(2) existing trees and vegetation shall be retained on slopes of 25% or greater and slopes of 15% or greater with highly erodible soils, including the slopes of ravines or other natural depressions unless:
(i) all proposed site development plans showing the extent of clearing have been approved by the Office of Planning and Zoning;
(ii) the project is the only effective means to maintain or improve the stability of the slope; or
(iii) road or utility access across the slope is necessary or disturbance to the slope is required to located public utility essential services;
(3) existing trees and natural vegetation shall be maintained in their current state to the extent possible; and
(4) all building sites shall:
(i) be tested for glauconite and pyrite to establish the frequency of occurrence; and
(ii) have plans submitted to show the preclusion of any exposure of surface areas of these soil elements and erosion or surface runoff over any exposed soils.
(Bill No. 3-05)
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