§ 21.03. Activities Allowed by Right

The following uses are allowed in riparian areas without a permit, provided they do not involve hydrologic modifications or fills:

(a)

Private wildlife sanctuaries, woodland preserves;

(b)

Outdoor recreation including nature study, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, camping, trapping, hunting, fishing, shell fishing, cross-country skiing where otherwise legally permitted;

(c)

Open space uses incidental to the enjoyment and maintenance of adjacent residential, commercial and industrial property such as open space for subdivisions and building setback areas;

(d)

Maintenance and repair of existing ditches, watercourses, farm ponds, utilities, roadways provided the activity does not involve the expansion of roadways or related improvements into previously unimpacted areas; and

(e)

The enhancement or restoration of riparian areas less than one acre and not associated with any development proposal.