This chapter shall be known as the "Freshwater Wetlands and Watercourse
Protection Law of the Town of Pawling." Its purpose is to regulate the dredging,
filling, deposition or removal of materials, including vegetation; the diversion
or obstruction of water flow; the placement of structures in, and other uses
of, the ponds, lakes, reservoirs, natural drainage systems and wetlands located
in the Town of Pawling; and the requirement of permits therefor, providing
for the protection and control of wetlands, waterbodies and watercourses.
If, in any case, the provisions of this chapter conflict with any other
provisions of the Code of the Town of Pawling, the provisions which impose
the more stringent requirement shall apply.
All development and improvement allowed by right or allowed by permit
shall also conform with all rules and regulations contained in the Code of
the Town of Pawling and all other applicable laws and regulations.