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(3) A minimum of 75 feet on both sides of all watercourses draining an area greater than one half square mile and up to and including 20 square miles. (4) A minimum of 25 feet on both sides of all watercourses draining an area less than one half square mile and having a defined bed and bank as determined above. (c) Riparian Setback Map: (1) The City shall use the latest edition of the official soil survey that shows drainage features, on the paper maps in the back of the book, as the map identifying designated watercourses and their riparian setbacks. The drainage features identified on the paper maps in the official soil survey and the information contained therein shall be believed to be accurate. (2) At the time of application of this regulation, if any discrepancy is found between the Riparian Setback Map and the criteria for designated watercourses or riparian setbacks as set forth in these regulations, the criteria shall prevail. (3) In reviewing and interpreting the maps the City may consult with a representative of the Cuyahoga SWCD and other technical experts as necessary. 926.07 ESTABLISHMENT OF WETLAND SETBACKS (a) Wetland setbacks are established as follows: (1) A minimum of 120 feet surrounding and including all Ohio EPA Category 3 Wetlands, or current equivalent Ohio EPA classification. (2) A minimum of 75 feet surrounding and including all Ohio EPA Categc_;~ 2 Wetlands, or current equivalent Ohio EPA classification. 926.08 PROCEDURE FOR WETLAND SETBACKS (a) No change to parcel boundaries or land use change: (1) Upon filing a request for a building permit that does not involve changing of any parcel boundaries, or changes in land use, the applicant will check for indicators of wetlands on the National Wetlands Inventory maps, and Ohio Wetlands Inventory map, and the Cuyahoga County Wetlands Inventory (if applicable). A photocopy of the applicable section of each map will be attached to the permit application. (2) If a potential wetland is shown on any of the maps or if there is reason for the City to believe that an unmapped wetland exists on or within 120 feet of the project site the applicant will retain a qualified wetland professional to evaluate the proposed project site for wetlands or wetland buffer areas. If no wetland or wetland buffer areas are found, the applicant shall submit a letter from the qualified wetland professional with the preliminary plat or permit application verifying his or her negative findings. (b) New residential or commercial or other type development and projects involving a change to parcel boundaries or a land use change: (1) Upon filing a request for approval of a preliminary plat or building permit for new residential, commercial or other type of development that involves changes in any parcel 12