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786 (3) Clearing is the minimum necessary and designed to blend with the natural terrain and <br />787 minimize visual impacts to public river corridor views; <br />788 (4) Any native plant communities removed are replaced with vegetation that provides <br />789 equivalent biological and ecological functions consistent with an approved vegetation <br />790 restoration plan as provided in Section 117-148(i)6 (Vegetation restoration plan). If replaced, <br />791 priorities for restoration are stabilization of erodible soils, restoration or enhancement of <br />792 shoreline vegetation, and revegetation of bluffs or steep slopes visible from the river; <br />793(5)All other vegetation removed is restored with natural vegetation to the greatest extent <br />794 practicable consistent with an approved vegetation restoration plan as provided in Section <br />795 117-148(i)6 (Vegetation restoration plan). Priorities for replacement are the same as under <br />796 Section 117-148(i)4 (Activities allowed with a vegetation permit); <br />797 (6) Any disturbance of highly erodible soils is replanted with deep-rooted vegetation with a high <br />798 stem density; <br />799 (7) Vegetation removal activities are conducted so as to expose the smallest practical area of <br />800 soil to erosion for the least possible time; <br />801 (8) Areas of vegetation restoration priorities identified in the MRCCA plan are restored, if <br />802 applicable; and <br />803 (9) Any other condition determined necessary to achieve the purpose of this section. <br />804 5. Prohibited activities. All other intensive vegetation clearing is prohibited. <br />805 6. Vegetation restoration plan. <br />806 a. Development of a vegetation restoration plan and reestablishment of natural vegetation is required: <br />807 (1) As a condition of a vegetation permit issued under Section 117-148(i)4b (conditions of <br />808 vegetation permit), items (4) and (5); <br />809 (2) Upon failure to comply with any provisions in this section; or <br />810 (3) As part of the planning process for subdivisions as provided in Section 117-148(k) <br />811 (Subdivision and land development standards). <br />812 b. The vegetation restoration plan must satisfy the application submittal requirements in 117-148(c)6 <br />813 (Application Materials), and: <br />814 (1) Include vegetation that provides suitable habitat and effective soil stability, runoff retention, <br />815 and infiltration capability. Vegetation species, composition, density, and diversity must be <br />816 guided by nearby patches of native plant communities and by Native Vegetation <br />817 Establishment and Enhancement Guidelines; <br />818 (2) Be prepared by a qualified individual; and <br />819 (3) Include a maintenance plan that includes management provisions for controlling invasive <br />820 species and replacement of plant loss for three years. <br />821 c. A certificate of compliance will be issued after the vegetation restoration plan requirements have <br />822 been satisfied. <br />823 <br />824 (j) LAND ALTERATION STANDARDS AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT <br />23 12/30/2020 <br /> <br /> <br />