[Ord. No. 864 § 1, 12-20-2010]
This Chapter shall be known as the "Bel-Nor Stream Buffer Protection
Ordinance."
[Ord. No. 864 § 1, 12-20-2010]
A. Findings. The Board of Aldermen of Bel-Nor finds that buffers adjacent
to streams provide numerous benefits, including:
1.
Protecting, restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical
and biological integrity of streams and their water resources.
2.
Removing pollutants delivered in urban stormwater.
3.
Reducing erosion and controlling sedimentation.
4.
Protecting and stabilizing stream banks.
5.
Providing for infiltration of stormwater runoff.
6.
Maintaining base flow of streams.
7.
Contributing organic matter that is a source of food and energy
for the aquatic ecosystem.
8.
Providing tree canopy to shade streams and promote desirable
aquatic habitat.
9.
Providing riparian wildlife habitat.
10.
Furnishing scenic value and recreational opportunity.
11.
Providing opportunities for the protection and restoration of
green space.
B. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the public health,
safety, environment and general welfare; to minimize public and private
losses due to erosion, siltation and water pollution; and to maintain
stream water quality by provisions designed to:
1.
Create buffer zones along the streams of Bel-Nor for the protection
of water resources; and
2.
Minimize land development within such buffers by establishing
buffer zone requirements and by requiring authorization for any such
activities.
[Ord. No. 864 § 1, 12-20-2010]
This Chapter is not intended to interfere with, abrogate or
annul any other ordinance, rule or regulation, Statute or other provision
of law. The requirements of this Chapter should be considered minimum
requirements, and where any provision of this Chapter imposes restrictions
different from those imposed by any other ordinance, rule, regulation
or other provision of law, whichever provisions are more restrictive
or impose higher protective standards for human health or the environment
shall be considered to take precedence.