§ 3.05.06. Management Plan Required

For all individual areas of mangrove trees and areas of preserved plant communities larger than one-half (½) acre in area, the owner shall submit, for the approval of the County Manager or designee, a narrative management plan indicating the manner in which the owner will preserve the native plant communities. The narrative shall include:

A.

Whether the existing vegetation is to be preserved in the existing species composition.

B.

The manner in which the composition of existing plant material is to be preserved (hand removal of invasive species, prescribed burning, etc.), if applicable.

C.

The maintenance schedule for the removal of invasive species.

D.

The maintenance schedule for the removal of debris.

E.

Other information that may be required by the County Manager or his designee that is reasonable and necessary to determine if the management plan meets the requirements of this LDC.

F.

The County Manager or designee may conduct an on-site inspection to determine if the proposed vegetation removal meets the criteria in section 3.05.05 and conforms to the preservation standards in section 3.05.07 below.