What is the purpose of wetland/waterbody buffers?

Per 235-17.B(2), the purpose is to; 

Ensure the protection of wetland and waterbody buffer areas from activities that would adversely affect their ability to protect wetlands from degradation to: 

(a) Prevent erosion and sedimentation by stabilizing soil. 

(b) Moderate the effects of stormwater runoff by filtering sediment, nutrients and harmful or toxic substances, and moderating thermal discharges. 

(c) Protect and maintain wildlife habitat. 

(d) Support and protect wetland plant species. 

(e) Reduce the disturbances to wetland resources caused by intrusion of human activity. 

 

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1. What is the Wetlands and Water Quality (WC) Overlay District?
2. Who can identify and delineate a wetland or vernal pool on my property?
3. What is the purpose of wetland/waterbody buffers?
4. What local wetland and vernal pool buffers exist?
5. What local waterbody buffers exist?
6. What activities are prohibited in the Wetlands Conservation and Water Quality (WC) Overlay District?
7. What activities in the Wetlands Conservation and Water Quality (WC) Overlay District require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)?
8. Do I need a local permit to install a deck within the wetland buffer?
9. Do I need a local permit to install a patio within the wetland buffer?
10. Do I need a local permit to install a driveway through a wetland or its buffer?
11. Do I need a local permit to install or repair a culvert?
12. I am applying for a wetland Conditional Use Permit (CUP). What requirements do I need to meet specific to wetland information?
13. I believe there may be a wetlands violation in the city. What do I do?