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CABARRUS COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE Overhead and/or underground utilities, roads, streets, bridges, or similar structures should be placed within existing public rights-of-way and must cross the buffer as close to perpendicular as possible. Any proposed recreation facilities or greenways must be located a minimum of 60' from the top of the stream bank. This includes any proposed pedestrian, hiking or biking trails. Recreational structures are not permitted in the waterbody buffer. 8C) In the event that a buffer is disturbed, all disturbed areas within the buffer zone shall be revegetated with appropriate vegetation immediately. Forested areas shall be reforested as detailed in the approved replacement program discussed in 8A above. 8D) A progress report shall be submitted by the individual, corporation, or company disturbing land in the Waterbody Buffer Zone to the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Department within 60 days of approval of the replacement program by the Soil and Water Conservation District staff. Two other reports may be required at 120 and 180 days if the program is not completed. The first two reports shall explain what work has been completed and any results as well as a time schedule for completion of the rest of the program. The final report shall document that the replacement program has been completed. The site shall be regularly inspected by the enforcement branch of the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Department and the Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District to assure activity and compliance. Any noncompliance shall be treated as a zoning violation and be subject to enforcement as described in Chapter Twelve of this Ordinance. 9. A minimum setback far all buildings from the buffer for waterbodies as classified and defined in Section 4-10-1 shall be at least 20 feet. For waterbodies classified and defined in Section 4-10-2, the setback shall be a minimum of 10 feet from the buffer. If there is a difference in the zoning ordinance setback and the no build buffer, the greater of the two shall apply. No building or structures shall be permitted in the no build buffer area. 10. Where the Water Body Buffer Zone or no build buffer impacts or is part of a lot, a note shall be placed on the plat or site plan and a restriction shall become part of the deed for the property stating that said property is subject to the Waterbody Buffer Zone. 11. Applicants and property owners are strongly encouraged to consider the dedication of property or easements subject to the Water Body Buffer Zone to one of the following when appropriate: 4-8 G-2 Attachment number 3 Page 186