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Effective 9/5/00 City of Centervil1e Ord. #4 Existing natural drainage ways, natural water storage or retention areas, and vegetated soil surfaces should be used to the greatest extent possible to store, filter and retain storm water runoff before discharge occurs into any public waters. When natural features and vegetation are not available to handle storm water runoff, constructed facilities such as diversions, settling basins, skimming devices, dikes, and manmade waterways and ponds may be used. Preference shall be given to designs using surface drainage, vegetation, and infiltration rather than buried pipes and man made materials and facilities. Development should be planned and conducted in a manner that will minimize the extent of disturbed areas, runoff velocities, erosion potential, and reduce and delay runoff volumes. Division 140: Wetland Protection and ManaQement In accordance with the Wetlands Conservation Act of 1991, the following regulations shall apply to wetland areas: A. Permanent natural buffer areas and appropriate erosion control measures be taken surrounding wetland areas to prevent sedimentation of the wetland; and B. Wetlands may not be drained or filled, wholly or partially, unless replaced by restoring or creating wetland areas of at least equal public value. Wetland encroachment must be guided by the following principles in descending order: 1. Avoiding the direct or indirect impact of the activity that may destroy or diminish the wetland; and 2. Minimizing the impact by limiting the degree or magnitude of the wetland activity and its implementation; and 3. Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected wetland environment; and 4. Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the activity; and 5. Replacing or providing substitute wetland resources or environments. Division 145: Woodland Preservation In residential areas, structures shall be located in such a manner that the maximum number of woodlands shall be preserved. If large numbers of trees are cut in residential areas, trees shall be replanted in a density and manner satisfactory to the City Council. Clear cutting of woodlands for non- agricultural purposes is prohibited, unless the action involves a utility or roadway, required by the public, and includes a reforestation plan required by the City Council. ivision 150: Erosion and Sedimentation Control No land occupant or developer in the City shall cause or conduct any land disturbing activity which Page 40 of 59