§ 50-214. Buffers.

(a)

The local government shall establish a buffer of not less than 25 feet adjacent to and surrounding all wetlands. The buffer may coincide with the setback on a lot under the zoning ordinance in effect in the local government or may coincide with wildlife corridors designated in a local government's comprehensive plan. However, said buffer shall not impede reasonable access to a body of water.

(b)

Activities or construction which do not have a significant adverse effect on the natural function of the buffer may be allowed within the buffer. The activities or construction include, but are not limited to, pruning, planting of suitable native vegetation, removal of exotic and nuisance pioneer plant species, and the creation and maintenance of walking trails.

(c)

Except for individual single-family residential lots as provided in this division, developments which have been issued a valid environmental resource permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection or the St. Johns River Water Management District shall not be subject to the requirements of this section.

(Ord. No. 89-8, § 2(510.00), 7-6-89; Ord. No. 96-4, § VII, 3-14-96)