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A. Purpose. This designation is intended to promote riparian habitat, prevent erosion, minimize natural hazards and promote waterway ambiance and aesthetics. Natural vegetation is to be preserved to the greatest extent possible. Preservation of wildlife and the restoration of disturbed areas to a more natural state is also intended. This zone does not convey public use of private property.

B. Regulations and Standards. Permitted use in this zone is preservation of natural vegetation. Conditional uses are clearing of natural vegetation, physical structures necessary to access property via the waterway such as boat docks, stairways, walkways, etc., roads or bridges, trails and bike paths, utilities, and riverbank stabilization. There shall be no minimum lot area except as may be required by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in areas where community sewer and water is unavailable. (Ord. 2003-16 § 2, 2003; Ord. 2000-09 § 2, 2000. 2004 Code § 18.48.100.)