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1 5. All other vegetation removed is restored with natural vegetation to the greatest <br />2 extent practicable consistent with an approved vegetation restoration plan as <br />3 provided in section 117 148(i)(6) (vegetation restoration plan).+oritics for <br />4 replacement are -the game as under scction 117 148(i)(4) (activities allowed with <br />5 a vegetation permit); <br />6 6. Any disturbance of highly erodible soils is replanted with deep-rooted vegetation <br />7 with a high stem density; <br />8 7. Vegetation removal activities are conducted so as to expose the smallest practical <br />9 area of soil to erosion for the least possible time; <br />10 8. Areas of vegetation restoration priorities identified in the MRCCA plan are <br />11 restored, if applicable; and <br />12 9. Any other condition determined necessary to achieve the purpose of this section. <br />13 (5) Prohibited activities. All other intensive vegetation clearing is prohibited. <br />14 (6) Vegetation restoration plan. <br />15 a. Development of a vegetation restoration plan and reestablishment of natural <br />16 vegetation is required: <br />17 1. As a condition of a vegetation permit issued und-cr section 117 148(i)(4)b <br />18 (conditions of vegetation permit), items 4 and 5; <br />19 2. Upon failure to comply with any provisions in this section; or <br />20 3. As part of the planning process for subdivisions as provided in section 117 148(k) <br />21 (subdivision and land development standards). <br />22 b. The vegetation restoration plan must satisfy -the application submittal requirements in <br />23 scction 117 148(c)(6) (application material), and: <br />24 1. Include vegetation that provides suitable habitat and effective soil stability, <br />25 runoff retention, and infiltration capability. Vegetation species, composition, <br />26 density, and diversity must be guided by nearby patches of native plant <br />27 communities and by native vegetation establishment and enhancement <br />28 guidelines; <br />29 2. Be prepared by a qualified individual; and <br />30 3. Include a maintenance plan that includes management provisions for controlling <br />31 invasive species and replacement of plant loss for three years. <br />32 c. A certificate of compliance will be issued after the vegetation restoration plan <br />33 requirements have been satisfied. <br />34 (J) Land alteration standards and stormwater management. <br />35 (1) Purpose. To establish standards that protect water quality from pollutant loadings of <br />36 sediment, nutrients, bacteria, and other contaminants; and maintain stability of bluffs, <br />37 shorelines, and other areas prone to erosion. <br />38 (2) Land alteration permit. <br />39 a. Within the bluff impact zone, land alteration is prohibited, except for the following <br />40 which are allowed by permit: <br />41 1. Erosion control consistent with section 920(J)(6); <br />42 2. The minimum necessary for development that is allowed as an exception under <br />43 section 920(L); and <br />44 3. Repair and maintenance of existing buildings and facilities. <br />45 b. Within the water quality impact zone, land alteration that involves more than ten cubic <br />46 yards of material or affects an area greater than 1,000 square feet requires a permit. <br />47 (3) Rock riprap, retaining walls, and other erosion control structures. <br />48 a. Construction, repair, or replacement of rock riprap, retaining walls, and other erosion <br />49 control structures located at or below the OHWL must comply with Minnesota Rules, <br />Page 112 of 160 <br />