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City of Richmond Heights, MO
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Chapter 243. Stream BuĈer Protection
Article I. Title, Findings and Purposes
Section 243.010. Title.
[Ord. No. 5075 §1, 7-2-2008]
This Chapter shall be known as the "Richmond Heights Stream Buæer Protection Ordinance".
Section 243.020. Findings and Purposes.
[Ord. No. 5075 §1, 7-2-2008]
Findings. Whereas, the City Council of Richmond Heights çnds that buæers adjacent to streams provide
numerous beneçts including:
Protecting, restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical and biological integrity of streams and
their water resources;
Removing pollutants delivered in urban stormwater;
Reducing erosion and controlling sedimentation;
Protecting and stabilizing stream banks;
Providing for inçltration of stormwater runoæ;
Maintaining base èow of streams;
Contributing organic matter that is a source of food and energy for the aquatic ecosystem;
Providing tree canopy to shade streams and promote desirable aquatic habitat;
Providing riparian wildlife habitat;
Furnishing scenic value and recreational opportunity; and
Providing opportunities for the protection and restoration of greenspace.
Purposes. The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the public health, safety, environment and general
welfare; to minimize public and private losses due to erosion, siltation and water pollution; and to maintain
stream water quality by provisions designed to:
Create buæer zones along the streams of Richmond Heights for the protection of water resources; and
Minimize land development within such buæers by establishing buæer zone requirements and by
requiring authorization for any such activities.
Section 243.030. Compatibility With Other Regulations and
Requirements.
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[Ord. No. 5075 §1, 7-2-2008]
This Chapter is not intended to interfere with, abrogate or annul any other ordinance, rule or regulation, Statute
or other provision of law. The requirements of this Chapter should be considered minimum requirements, and
where any provision of this Chapter imposes restrictions diæerent from those imposed by any other ordinance,
rule, regulation or other provision of law, whichever provisions are more restrictive or impose higher protective
standards for human health or the environment shall be considered to take precedence.