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