The Township Wetland Inventory Map shall be validated through the wetland verification process and the wetland delineation process. The wetland verification process shall be used to verify that wetlands exist on properties where shown on the Wetland Inventory Map. The wetland delineation process shall be used to establish the actual boundaries of the wetlands. The identification of the actual boundaries of wetlands on a lot shall be the responsibility of the owner or applicant.
(A) Wetland verification process. Prior to issuance of any permit to develop or use a parcel of land which is shown to have a wetland on the Inventory Map, wetland verification and delineation may be required. The Township Building Official or Wetlands Consultant shall first decide whether verification is required based on the proximate relationship and potential impact of the proposed use on the wetland.
(1) The township or owners of property containing wetlands may initiate verification that wetlands shown on the Township Wetland Inventory Map exist. The verification shall be limited to a finding that wetlands exist or do not exist by the Township Wetlands Consultant. The finding may be based on, but not limited to, review of aerial photography and topographical maps and field inspection.
(2) In the event that there is a finding of no wetlands on the property, then no further action by the applicant would be required and the finding shall be recorded on the Wetland Inventory Map.
(3) In the event that there is a finding of a wetland, then the establishment of the actual boundary through the wetland delineation process shall be required to amend the Township Wetland Inventory Map and/or process a wetland use permit application.
(B) Wetland delineation process. Prior to the issuance of a permit to develop or use a parcel of land on which the presence of a wetland has been verified, wetland delineation may be required. The Township Wetland Consultant shall decide whether delineation is required, based on the proximate, relationship and potential impact of the proposed use on the wetland.
(1) To establish actual wetland boundaries, a survey or dimensioned site plan shall be provided, drawn at an appropriate scale, showing property lines, buildings and other points of reference, and the wetland boundaries, which shall be delineated using one of the following methods:
(a) Wetland delineation by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ); or
(b) Wetland delineation by the applicant's wetland consultant subject to review and approval by the Township Wetlands Consultant.
(2) Where a wetland delineation survey or plan is required, it shall be subject to review and approval by the Township Wetlands Consultant after conducting a field investigation. If approved by the Township Wetlands Consultant, the boundaries shall be indicated on the Township Wetland Inventory Map.
(C) Informal review of wetlands. Prior to seeking wetlands verification and delineation as described herein, a property owner may request advice and preliminary evaluation of wetlands by the Township Wetland Consultant. The assistance shall be arranged through the township and shall be subject to payment of fees to cover expenses.
(Ord. passed 3-5-2002)
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