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i. site investigative work necessary for land use application 

 submittals such as surveys, soil logs, percolation tests and 

 other related activities. In every case, wetland impacts 

 shall be minimized and disturbed areas shall be immediately 

 restored; and 



j . The following uses are allowed within wetlands and/or wetland 

 buffers provided that written notice at least ten days prior 

 to the commencement of such work has been given to the 

 [Approval Authority] and provided that wetland impacts are 

 minimized and that disturbed areas are immediately 

 restored : 



1) Normal maintenance, repair, or operation of existing 

 serviceable structures, facilities, or improved areas. 

 Maintenance and repair does not include any modification that 

 changes the character, scope, or size of the original 

 structure, facility, or improved area and does not include 

 the construction of a maintenance road and 



2) Minor modification of existing serviceable structures 

 within a buffer zone where modification does not adversely 

 impact wetland functions. 



5.3 Special Permit Uses 



Any activity other than those specified in Section 5.2 may not be 

 conducted in wetlands or wetland buffers except upon issuance of a 

 Wetland Permit by the [Approval Authority] . 



Section 6. Procedures for Wetland Permits 



6.1 Permit Requirements, Compliance 



Except as specifically provided in Section 5.2, no regulated 

 activity shall occur or be permitted to occur within a regulated 

 wetland or wetland buffer without a written permit from the 

 [Approval Authority] . Any alteration approved by such written 

 permit shall comply fully with the requirements and purposes of 

 this chapter, other applicable regulations, and any terms or 

 conditions of said permit. All activities that are not allowed or 

 permitted shall be prohibited. 



6.2 Wetland Permits, Extensions 



Application for a Wetland Permit to conduct any regulated activity 

 not specifically authorized by Section 5.2 within a wetland or 

 wetland buffer shall be made to the [Approval Authority] on forms 

 furnished by that office. Permits shall normally be valid for a 

 period of three years from the date of issue and shall expire at 

 the end of that time unless a longer or shorter period is specified 

 by the [Approval Authority] upon issuance of the permit. 



