This rule establishes exceptions to the 8 inch height maximum for vegetation. This includes: (a) – Riparian areas. Areas within 75 feet of the bank of a perennial stream or lake or within 25 feet from the outer edge of a stormwater management pond shall be permitted to include stream bank vegetation, including grasses, shrubs and/or trees; (c) Approved natural and/or meadow areas. Areas that have been planted as meadow areas or areas that are being allowed to revert to natural vegetation, with approval of the city planner and the city manager, shall be permitted in accordance with the approvals granted by these offices
Policy Details:
Locale: Dover, Delaware [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [<50K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code
Citation:
Sec. 114-35, (a)(c); (Ord. No. 2009-10, 5-11-2009)




