§ 25-2-1025. NATURAL AREA.

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(A)

At least 40 percent of a site, excluding dedicated right-of-way, must be left in a natural state. Natural areas within parking medians and in an area in which clearing is prohibited by Section 25-2-1023 ( Roadway Vegetative Buffer ) count toward this requirement.

(B)

In complying with this section, priority must be given to the protection of natural critical areas identified in the City's Comprehensive Plan.

(C)

If this section conflicts with another provision of this title, the conflict must be resolved with the minimum departure from the requirement of this section. The resolution must receive approval from the council. The council must receive a recommendation from the Land Use Commission.

(D)

If an area required to be kept in a natural state by this section is revegetated, not more than 25 percent of the area may be used for sewage disposal fields.

Source: Section 13-7-66(c); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 010607-8; Ord. 031211-11.

                    
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