§ 50-204. Purpose and intent.

It is the purpose and intent of this division to provide for the protection, maintenance, enhancement and utilization of wetlands within the county, recognizing the rights of individual property owners to use their lands in a reasonable manner as well as the rights of all citizens to protection and purity of the waters of the county and their associated wetland ecosystems. It is the policy of the county to minimize the disturbance of wetlands in the county and to encourage their use only for the purposes which are compatible with their natural functions and environmental benefits. It is further the purpose and intent of this division to ensure that there be no net loss of wetlands as defined in this division. To this end, a wetland management plan shall be required as provided in this division.

(Ord. No. 89-8, § 2(502.00), 7-6-89)