Floodplains and Fluvial Erosion Hazard Areas (See Flood Resilience section) GOAL 1: PROTECT THE TOWN'S SURFACE WATERS - LAKES, PONDS, STREAMS AND RIVERS - AND THEIR RIPARIAN HABITAT BY PREVENTING LOSS AND FRGMENTATION OF THESE HABITATS Action Responsible Party Time line Conservation Beyond Educate landowners the importance of Commission 2021 riparian buffers and the various programs available for conservation easements of riparian buffers. Work with landowners andprovide incentives for them to maintain and re-establish naturally vegetated riparian habitat. Planning 2020- Consider revising zoning regulations to require Commission 2021 minimum setbacks of 150 feet and vegetated buffers of 50 feet for all surface waters. Conservation 2016- Work with riparian landowners to end the practice Commission 2021 of mowing or clearing to the edge of named ponds and streams and assist to restore the vegetative buffers. Consider revising the zoning regulations to phase out the mowing or clearing of land to the edge of ponds and streams. Conservation 2016 – Notify the owners of a property that has either Commission 2021 changed use or changed ownership of all land regulations regarding the practice of mowing or clearing to the edge of named streams and ponds on the property to maintain vegetative buffers. Educate the landowner about the importance of setbacks and buffer areas. Planning 2016- Consider clarifying zoning regulations pertaining to Commission 2021 surface water protection so that the buffer requirements apply to all vegetated buffers and not just new development.
Floodplains and Fluvial Erosion Hazard Areas (See Flood Resilience section) GOAL 1: PROTECT THE TOWN'S SURFACE WATERS - LAKES, PONDS, STREAMS AND RIVERS - AND THEIR RIPARIAN HABITAT BY PREVENTING LOSS AND FRGMENTATION OF THESE HABITATS Action Responsible Party Time line Educate landowners the importance of riparian buffers and the various programs available for conservation easements of riparian buffers. Work with landowners andprovide incentives for them to maintain and re-establish naturally vegetated riparian habitat. Conservation Commission Beyond 2021 Consider revising zoning regulations to require minimum setbacks of 150 feet and vegetated buffers of 50 feet for all surface waters. Planning Commission 2020- 2021 Work with riparian landowners to end the practice of mowing or clearing to the edge of named ponds and streams and assist to restore the vegetative buffers. Consider revising the zoning regulations to phase out the mowing or clearing of land to the edge of ponds and streams. Conservation Commission 2016- 2021 Notify the owners of a property that has either changed use or changed ownership of all land regulations regarding the practice of mowing or clearing to the edge of named streams and ponds on the property to maintain vegetative buffers. Educate the landowner about the importance of setbacks and buffer areas. Conservation Commission 2016 – 2021 Consider clarifying zoning regulations pertaining to surface water protection so that the buffer requirements apply to all vegetated buffers and not just new development. Planning Commission 2016- 2021
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