Morrisville UDO - June 2017 version
ARTICLE 6: RIPARIAN BUFFERS .................................................................................................. 6-1 Section 6.1. Purpose ..............................................................................................................................6-1 Section 6.2. General ..............................................................................................................................6-1
6.2.1. Authority ............................................................................................................................................................................6-1
6.2.2. Applicability .....................................................................................................................................................................6-1
A. General .............................................................................................................................................................................6-1
B. Exemptions........................................................................................................................................................................6-1
C. Existing Single-Family Detached Dwelling Lots in Neuse River Basin ..................................................................6-2
D. Ponds for Agricultural Purposes ...................................................................................................................................6-2
6.2.3. Interpretation of Riparian Buffer Regulations ...........................................................................................................6-3
6.2.4. Records ..............................................................................................................................................................................6-3 Section 6.3. Riparian Buffers and Zones ...............................................................................................6-3
6.3.1. Riparian Buffer.................................................................................................................................................................6-3
6.3.2. Riparian Buffer Zones.....................................................................................................................................................6-3
A. Zone One ..........................................................................................................................................................................6-3
B. Zone Two...........................................................................................................................................................................6-3
Section 6.4. Identification of Riparian Buffers .......................................................................................6-4
6.4.1. Surface Waters with Riparian Buffers ........................................................................................................................6-4
A. General .............................................................................................................................................................................6-4
B. Exception...........................................................................................................................................................................6-4
6.4.2. Maps Used to Identify Surface Waters with Riparian Buffers..............................................................................6-4
6.4.3. On-Site Determination of Surface Waters with Riparian Buffers.........................................................................6-4 Section 6.5. Riparian Buffer Development Review................................................................................6-5
6.5.1. Applicability .....................................................................................................................................................................6-5
6.5.2. Riparian Buffer Development Review Procedure .....................................................................................................6-5
A. Pre-Application Conference..........................................................................................................................................6-5
B. Application Submittal and Acceptance ......................................................................................................................6-5
C. Staff Review and Decision ............................................................................................................................................6-5
D. Post-Decision Actions.......................................................................................................................................................6-6
6.5.3. Riparian Buffer Development Review Standards.....................................................................................................6-6
A. Exempt...............................................................................................................................................................................6-6
B. Allowable..........................................................................................................................................................................6-7
C. Allowable with Mitigation .............................................................................................................................................6-7
D. Additional Requirement for Single-Family Detached, Duplex, Attached, and Manufactured Home Dwelling Lots 6-7
E. Plats....................................................................................................................................................................................6-8
Section 6.6. Variances from Riparian Buffer Regulations......................................................................6-8
6.6.1. Applicability .....................................................................................................................................................................6-8
A. General .............................................................................................................................................................................6-8
B. Minor Variances and Major Variances Distinguished .............................................................................................6-8
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