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subdivision/property/parcel, commercial development or other land development plans, and/or building permit applications submitted to the Community. This delineation maybe done by a metes and bounds, or higher level, survey and shall be subject to review and approval by the City. As a result of this review, the City may consult with a representative of the Cuyahoga SWCD or other technical experts as necessary. 926.11 USES PERMITTED IN RIPARIAN AND WETLAND SETBACKS. (a) By-Right Uses Without A Permit: Open space uses that are passive in character shall be permitted in riparian and wetland setbacks. No use permitted under these regulations shall be construed as allowing public trespass on privately held lands. The following is anon-inclusive list of such open space uses permitted: (1) Recreational Activity. Passive recreational uses, as permitted by federal, state, and local laws, such as hiking, fishing, hunting, picnicking, and similar uses. (2) Removal of Damaged or Diseased Trees Damaged or diseased trees maybe removed. (3) Reve~etation and/or Reforestation Riparian and wetland setbacks maybe revegetated with non-invasive plant species. (4) Maintenance of lawns gardens and landscaping: Lawns, gardens and landscaping, that existed at the time this ordinance was passed, may be maintained as long as they are not increased in size. (b) By-Right Uses With A Permit: The following uses are permitted with a permit: (1) Selective Harvesting of Timber. Selective harvesting of timber maybe allowed upon presentation of a Forest Management and Harvest Plan prepared by a Qualified Forester and accepted by the City Forester. A. Any landowner harvesting timber for sale shall post a $1,000 performance guarantee with the City. This performance guarantee shall be in the form of a Security Bond, Escrow Account, Certified Check or Cash, and it shall be held until completion of the timber-harvesting operation. B. Due to the potential for felled logs and branches to damage downstream properties and/or to block ditches or otherwise exacerbate flooding, logs or branches resulting from permitted selective harvesting that are greater than 6 inches in diameter at the cut end shall be cut into sections no longer than 6 feet or removed from the 100-year floodplain. Harvested trees or felled logs and branches that are part of a designed and approved Stream bank Stabilization and Erosion Control Measure shall be allowed to remain in a designated watercourse. C. The Forest Management and Harvest Plan must: (i) Show that the site will be adequately stocked after the approved selective harvest. "Adequately stocked" shall be defined as the residual stocking level greater than the B-Level on the Allegheny Hardwood Stocking Guide produced by the United States Forest Service, or other United States Forest Service stocking guides as dictated by the forest community to be harvested. 15