What local waterbody buffers exist?

Per 235-17. E.,Waterbody buffers shall be retained and maintained in their natural condition. Where waterbody buffer disturbance is permitted pursuant to this chapter, revegetation of the disturbed area is required to the greatest extent possible. Waterbody buffers are defined as all land lying:

(1) Within 75 feet of the following brooks: Durkee Brook, Jewett Brook, Black Brook, Langley Brook, Mellinger Brook and unnamed brooks designated A through I on the Official Zoning Map. 

[Amended 10-14-2008 by Ord. No. 07.2008.07; 8-13-2012 by Ord. No. 10.2012.10] 

(2) Within 30 feet from the top of bank on both sides of intermittent and perennial streams. These streams are shown on and will correspond to the latest version of the United States Geological Survey Map.

(3) See this section for exceptions. 

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1. What is the Wetlands and Water Quality (WC) Overlay District?
2. Who can identify and delineate a wetland or vernal pool on my property?
3. What is the purpose of wetland/waterbody buffers?
4. What local wetland and vernal pool buffers exist?
5. What local waterbody buffers exist?
6. What activities are prohibited in the Wetlands Conservation and Water Quality (WC) Overlay District?
7. What activities in the Wetlands Conservation and Water Quality (WC) Overlay District require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)?
8. Do I need a local permit to install a deck within the wetland buffer?
9. Do I need a local permit to install a patio within the wetland buffer?
10. Do I need a local permit to install a driveway through a wetland or its buffer?
11. Do I need a local permit to install or repair a culvert?
12. I am applying for a wetland Conditional Use Permit (CUP). What requirements do I need to meet specific to wetland information?
13. I believe there may be a wetlands violation in the city. What do I do?