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1 1. Intensive vegetation clearing within the shore and bluff impact zones and on <br /> 2 steep slopes is not allowed. Intensive vegetation clearing for forest land <br /> 3 conversion to another use outside of these areas is allowable as a conditional use <br /> 4 if an erosion control and sedimentation plan is developed and approved by the <br /> 5 soil and water conservation district in which the property is located. <br /> 6 2. In shore and bluff impact zones and on steep slopes, limited clearing of trees and <br /> 7 shrubs and cutting, pruning,and trimming of trees is allowed to provide a view to <br /> 8 the water from the principal dwelling site and to accommodate the placement of <br /> 9 stairways and landings,picnic areas,access paths,livestock watering areas,beach <br /> 10 and watercraft access areas, and permitted water-oriented accessory structures <br /> 11 or facilities, provided that: <br /> 12 (i) The screening of structures, vehicles, or other facilities as viewed from the <br /> 13 water,assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, is not substantially reduced; <br /> 14 (i i) Along rivers, existing shading of water surfaces is preserved; and <br /> 15 (iii) The provisions of this subsection (g)(1) of this section are not applicable to <br /> 16 the removal of trees, limbs, or branches that are dead, diseased, or pose <br /> 17 safety hazards. <br /> 18 (2) Topographic alterations/grading and filling. <br /> 19 a. Grading and filling and excavations necessary for the construction of structures,sewage <br /> 20 treatment systems, and driveways under validly issued construction permits for these <br /> 21 facilities do not require the issuance of a separate grading and filling permit. However, <br /> 22 the grading and filling standards in this subdivision must be incorporated into the <br /> 23 issuance of permits for construction of structures, sewage treatment systems, and <br /> 24 d riveways. <br /> 25 b. Public roads and parking areas are regulated by this subdivision. <br /> 26 ,. Notwithstanding subsections (D)(2)a and b of this section, a grading and filling permit <br /> 27 will be required for: <br /> 28 1. The movement of more than ten cubic yards of material on steep slopes or within <br /> 29 shore or bluff impact zones; and <br /> 30 2. The movement of more than 50 cubic yards of material outside of steep slopes <br /> 31 and shore and bluff impact zones. <br /> 32 d. The following considerations and conditions must be adhered to during the issuance of <br /> 33 construction permits,grading and filling permits,conditional use permits,variances and <br /> 34 subdivision approvals: <br /> 35 1. Grading or filling in any type 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 wetland must be evaluated to <br /> 36 determine how extensively the proposed activity would affect the following <br /> 37 functional qualities of the wetland. This evaluation must also include a <br /> 38 determination of whether the wetland alteration being proposed requires <br /> 39 permits, reviews, or approvals by other local, state, or federal agencies such as a <br /> 40 watershed district, the state department of natural resources, or the United <br /> 41 States Army Corps of Engineers.The applicant will be so advised. <br /> 42 (i) Sediment and pollutant trapping and retention; <br /> 43 (i i) Storage of surface runoff to prevent or reduce flood damage; <br /> 44 (iii) Fish and wildlife habitat; <br /> 45 (iv) Recreational use; <br /> 46 (v) Shoreline or bank stabilization; and <br /> 47 (vi) Noteworthiness, including special qualities such as historic significance, <br /> 48 critical habitat for endangered plants and animals,or others. <br /> Page 139 of 160 <br />