Do ponds need to meet the 50 ft setback?
I understand small man made ponds for recreational, fire supression or stormwater retention purposes are exempt from this setback.
Anyone know if these are the only exceptions?
Also, what qualifies as a man-made wetland? My assumption is a constructed wetland or bioswale?
Thank you.
John Beeson
Green Mystic in Residence107 thumbs up
March 5, 2014 - 7:12 pm
Hey Farah,
I would say that because the Clean Water Act covers the bodies of water described in the credit requirements, ponds would not fall under waters with a "significant nexus" to "navigable waters".