(A)

Purpose and applicability. This Section provides for the preservation of those natural resources that may be damaged through the harmful effects of development. Provisions of this Section shall be incorporated into the design phase of a project so as to better coordinate the orderly design of the development. The Conservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Wilton Manors is hereby incorporated by reference.

(B)

Tree removal and replacement. The City hereby adopts and incorporates by reference, Chapter 27, Article 14, known as the Broward County Tree Preservation and Abuse Ordinance. All development activities, and maintenance and removal of trees shall comply with said ordinance. No tree may be removed unless a permit from the City is first obtained, subsequent to obtaining a tree removal license from the Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department, unless the ordinance exempts the specific instance of tree removal.

(C)

Protection of Mangrove Habitat Areas.

(1)

Any proposed mangrove removal in State Jurisdictional Areas must be approved by the Department of Environmental Regulation through the appropriate permit process.

(2)

Notwithstanding any of the aforementioned, all alteration of mangroves shall be in accordance with Rule 17.27, of the Florida Administrative Code, as may be amended.

(D)

Protection of Wetlands.

(1)

The Wetlands Protection Zone shall be defined as follows, and any development within it shall be in accordance with the provisions of the applicable permit regulatory process:

a.

Areas within the jurisdiction of the State of Florida Department of Environmental Regulation pursuant of F.S. Chapter 403.

b.

Areas within the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as authorized by Section 404, Clean Water Act or Section 10, River and Harbor Act.

c.

Areas within the jurisdiction of the South Florida Water Management District as identified by Florida Administrative Code.

d.

Areas as defined by the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County Florida.

(Ord. No. 2021-012, § 2, 10-12-21)