§ 26-113. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Functions means the beneficial roles that wetlands serve, including storage, conveyance and attenuation of floodwater and stormwater; protection of water quantity and quality and reduction of erosion; habitat for wildlife, including rare, threatened and endangered species; food chain support for a wide variety of wildlife and fisheries; and educational, historical and archeological value protection and scenic, aesthetic and recreational amenities.

Generalized wetland map means a map showing the general locations of wetlands within the jurisdiction of the county.

Hydric soils means soils that form as a result of saturated soils conditions. A list of these soils is maintained by the soil conservation service.

Hydrophytic vegetation means macrophytic plants tolerant of or dependent on saturated soil conditions.

Jurisdictional determination means an official, written statement or map signed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or, in the case of coastal marshlands, the state department of natural resources.

Jurisdictional wetland means a wetland area that meets the definitional requirements for wetlands as determined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Temporary emergency permit means a temporary permit that may be issued in certain circumstances specified in section 26-115(c).

Wetland means an area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and distribution sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life saturate soil conditions, commonly known as hydrophytic vegetation. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas.

Wetland delineation means the establishment of wetland boundaries by a representative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or an authority designated by the Corps.

Wetland protection district means all wetlands within the jurisdiction of the county board of commissioners and shown on the generalized wetland map.

(Ord. No. 99-09, § 10, 6-22-1999)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.