Buffer Descriptions to Add to Shapefiles

Buffer Descriptions to add to Shapefiles

Chapel Hill Resource Conservation District

Stream Side (0 – 50 feet)

Permitted: Trails, greenways, open space, parks; horticulture, forestry, wildlife sanctuary; public utilities, storm drains; sidewalks; public maintenance of streets, bridges and other transportation facilities; stream and riparian area restoration and maintenance

Prohibited: Pastures, plant nurseries; gardens, play areas; lawns, golf course fairways, play fields; archery ranges, picnic structures, playground equipment; accessory land-disturbing activities associated with single-family or two-family dwelling (i.e. gardens); detention/retention basins

Permitted with Permit: Streets, bridges, other transportation facilities; lakes, ponds and associated infrastructure (i.e. dams, spillways)

Managed Use (50 – 100 feet)

Permitted: Trails, greenways, open space, parks; horticulture, forestry, wildlife sanctuary; pastures, plant nurseries; gardens, play areas; archery ranges, picnic structures, playground equipment; public utilities, storm drains; sidewalks; accessory land-disturbing activities associated with single-family or two-family dwelling (i.e. gardens); ; public maintenance of streets, bridges and other transportation facilities; detention/retention basins; stream and riparian area restoration and maintenance

Prohibited: lawns, golf course fairways, play fields

Permitted with Permit: Streets, bridges, other transportation facilities; lakes, ponds and associated infrastructure (i.e. dams, spillways)

Upland (100 – 150 feet)

Permitted: Trails, greenways, open space, parks; horticulture, forestry, wildlife sanctuary; gardens, play areas; lawns, golf course fairways, play fields; archery ranges, picnic structures, playground equipment; public utilities, storm drains; sidewalks; accessory land-disturbing activities associated with single-family or two-family dwelling (i.e. gardens); ; public maintenance of streets, bridges and other transportation facilities; detention/retention basins; stream and riparian area restoration and maintenance

Prohibited: Permitted with Permit: Streets, bridges, other transportation facilities; lakes, ponds and associated infrastructure (i.e. dams, spillways)