§ 46-696. Intent.  


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  • (a)

    The C-1 lowland conservancy district is intended to preserve, protect and enhance the ponds, streams and wetland areas of the village. The preservation, protection and enhancement of these areas will serve to maintain safe and healthful conditions; maintain and improve water quality, both groundwater and surface water; prevent flood damage; control stormwater runoff; protect stream banks from erosion; protect groundwater recharge and discharge areas; protect wildlife habitat; protect native plant communities; avoid the location of structures on soils which are generally not suitable for such use; and protect the water-based recreation resources of the village.

    (b)

    The boundaries of the C-1 lowland conservancy district are based primarily on the state wetland inventory maps for Waukesha County prepared by the state department of natural resources in coordination with the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission on the commission's year 2005 one inch equals 400 feet scale orthophotographs and include, but are not limited to, all shoreland-wetlands of five acres or greater in area shown on those maps. The C-1 district may also include wetlands shown on development plan approvals. Precise wetland delineations shall be made by field investigation prior to development to verify C-1 district boundaries.