What local wetland and vernal pool buffers exist?

Per 235-17.D.; 

(1) Wetland buffer areas shall be defined as all land lying: 

(a) Within 100 feet outside the boundary of any prime wetland. 

(b) Within 75 feet outside the boundary of any non-prime wetland contiguous to public waters and including the following brooks: Durkee Brook, Jewett Brook, Black Brook, Langley Brook, Mellinger Brook and unnamed brooks designated A through I on the Official Zoning Map. 

(c) Within 50 feet outside the boundary of any other wetland. 

(2) Wetland buffer maintenance. Wetland buffers shall be retained and maintained in their natural condition. Where wetland buffer disturbance is permitted pursuant to this chapter, revegetation of the disturbed area is required.

(3) Vernal pool buffers. Vernal pool buffer areas shall be defined as all land lying within 100 feet outside the boundary of any vernal pool. 

(4) Vernal pool buffer maintenance. Vernal pool buffers shall be retained and maintained in their natural condition. Where vernal pool buffer disturbance is permitted pursuant to this chapter, revegetation of the disturbed area is required. 

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1. What is the Wetlands and Water Quality (WC) Overlay District?
2. Who can identify and delineate a wetland or vernal pool on my property?
3. What is the purpose of wetland/waterbody buffers?
4. What local wetland and vernal pool buffers exist?
5. What local waterbody buffers exist?
6. What activities are prohibited in the Wetlands Conservation and Water Quality (WC) Overlay District?
7. What activities in the Wetlands Conservation and Water Quality (WC) Overlay District require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)?
8. Do I need a local permit to install a deck within the wetland buffer?
9. Do I need a local permit to install a patio within the wetland buffer?
10. Do I need a local permit to install a driveway through a wetland or its buffer?
11. Do I need a local permit to install or repair a culvert?
12. I am applying for a wetland Conditional Use Permit (CUP). What requirements do I need to meet specific to wetland information?
13. I believe there may be a wetlands violation in the city. What do I do?