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 Norman
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 19. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
 Article V. IMPROVEMENTS

  § 19-514. Water quality protection zone management and maintenance.

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  • A.

    All preliminary plats, final plats, and Norman Rural Certificates of Survey shall clearly:

    1.

    Show the extent of any WQPZ on the subject property.

    2.

    Label the WQPZ.

    3.

    Provide a note to reference any WQPZ stating: "There shall be no clearing, grading, construction or disturbance of vegetation except as permitted by the Director of Public Works unless such disturbance is done in accordance with [subsection] 19-514(E) of the Norman City Code.

    4.

    Provide a note to reference any protective covenants governing all WQPZ areas stating: "Any WQPZ shown hereon is subject to protective covenants that may be found in the land records and that restrict disturbance and use of these areas."

    5.

    All subdivisions containing a WQPZ area shall ensure maintenance of the non-structural controls/aspects in the WQPZ area by its Property Owners' Association through the filing of a protective covenant, which is required to be submitted to the City Attorney's office for approval. The covenant shall be recorded in the land records and shall run with the land and continue in perpetuity. Any changes to the covenants and restrictions shall be consistent with the provisions herein.

    B.

    An offer of dedication of a WQPZ to the City of Norman does not convey to the general public the right of access to this area unless such a right is explicitly set forth in said dedication. Further, an offer of dedication of a WQPZ is not a mandate for a public trail system or any portion thereof.

    C.

    The Public Works Department shall inspect the buffer annually and following severe storms for evidence of sediment deposition, erosion, or concentrated flow channels and corrective actions taken to ensure the integrity and functions of the WQPZ.

    D.

    Any portion of the WQPZ that is within thirty (30) feet of a combustible structure shall be maintained (regardless of the underlying zoning designation) as provided in Section 10-209.

    E.

    Portions of the WQPZ that are not within thirty (30) feet of a combustible structure may be left undisturbed and natural, and in no event, shall grassy vegetation in this area be mowed or otherwise cut down to less than six (6) inches tall.

(Ord. No. 0-1011-52, § 5)