Myrtle Point City Zoning Code

   The purpose of the Wetland Protection (/WP) Overlay Zone in the city is to preserve and protect significant wetland areas. It is the policy of the city to protect significant wetland areas within the city limits. Areas affected by this overlay zone are those identified in the city’s comprehensive plan, Goal 5 resource inventory worksheets and reference in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory Map(s) filed with the County Planning Department.

(Ord. 1267, passed 1-3-2012)

   Development in significant wetlands is prohibited consistent with city policy. All development proposals shall require a comprehensive plan amendment, including a Goal 5 economic, social, environmental and energy assessment and findings showing that the wetland is not significant and that the conflicting use can be permitted.

(Ord. 1267, passed 1-3-2012) Penalty, see § 153.999