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Top of <br /> Stream Bank <br /> ; riV <br /> BUFFER NO BUILD <br /> TOTAL BUFFERAREA REQUIRED <br /> 8. All buffer areas shall remain in a natural,vegetated state. If the buffer area is wooded, it shall <br /> remain undisturbed. <br /> 9. When agricultural soil disturbing activities such as plowing, grading, ditching, excavating, <br /> placement of fill material, or similar activities must occur near the buffer zones, they shall <br /> conform to all State and Federal regulations. Other unnamed agricultural activities that would <br /> result in significant disturbance of the existing soil, increase soil erosion, or destroy plant and <br /> wildlife habitats can only occur with an approved replacement program and shall also be <br /> consistent with North Carolina Sediment Control Law and in coordination with the North <br /> Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's District 6 Biologist, and in consultation with the <br /> Cabarrus Soil and Water District Representative. Existing agricultural operations,forested or <br /> vegetated areas within stream buffer areas shall follow the State's forest practice guidelines <br /> which include best management practices (BMPs) as defined by the North Carolina Soil and <br /> Water Conservation Commission. <br /> 10. Buffer Encroachments: <br /> a. Sewer Easements: Permitted encroachments in the buffer area include sewer <br /> easements, providing the activities strictly adhere to applicable state and local soil and <br /> erosion control regulations/guidelines. Perennial vegetation must be established as a <br /> necessary step in completing construction of any sewer facilities. Sewer easements <br /> should be as close to perpendicular or parallel to the stream channel to minimize the <br /> impact on the stream buffer. <br /> Attachment number 1 \n <br /> G-5 Page 132 <br />