BUFFER STRIPS

A. Buffer strips are defined as zones where construction, paving, and lawn care chemical applications are prohibited.

B. Buffer strips shall be established adjacent to all basins and surface waters through deed restrictions or provisions of condominium master deed documents.

C. Plantings capable of filtering stormwater shall be preserved or established.

D. The width shall be 25 feet measured from the top of bank or edge of wetlands to the boundary of the stormwater lot. The buffer shall be continued completely within the Stormwater lot.

E. Stormwater retention/detention basin design must allow for the 25 foot to be measured from the design high water elevation with the free board contained with the buffer, provided the slope of the buffer/free board area is no greater than 10H: IV.