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i i • Chapter Fo~~r Overlay Districts I '~~ ., •z.. S = E2 - E1 (feet) x 100 250 feet (b) The size of an intermittent stream or Class 2 waterbody buffer shall be measured from the annual average stream bank perpendicularly for a distance of 30 feet on either side of the waterbody. 8A) Ail buffer areas shall remain undisturbed. When agricultural soil disturbing activities such as plowing, grading, ditching, excavating, placement of fill material, or similar activities must occur near the buffer zones, they shall conform to all State and Federal regulations. Other unnamed agricultural activities that would result in significant disturbance of the existing soil, increase soil erosion, or destroy plant and wildlife habitats can only occur with an approved replacement program and shall also be consistent with North Carolina Sediment Control Law and in coordination with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's District 6 Biologist, and in consultation with the Cabarrus Soil and Water District Representative. Existing agricultural operations, forested or vegetated areas within stream buffer areas shall follow the State's forest practice guidelines which include best management practices (BMPs) as defined by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission. 8B) Permitted activities/uses within the buffer area include sewer easements, providing the activities strictly adhere to applicable state and local soil and erosion control regulations/guidelines. Perennial vegetation must be established as a necessary step in completing construction of any sewer facilities. Sewer easements should be as close to perpendicular or parallel to the stream channel to minimize the impact on the stream buffer. 4-7 Attachment number 3 G-2 Page 185 Pre-development elevation of Point 1 in feet = E1 Pre-development elevation of Point 2 in feet = E2