What are the creek buffers for each drainage basin?

The creek buffers are assigned by drainage basins. Contact the Development Control Department to find out what basin you are in. The buffers are as follow: 

  • Anneewakee Creek Basin - 50 feet plus 25 feet impervious surface buffer
  • Bear Creek Basin - 100 feet plus 50 feet impervious surface buffer
  • Beaver Run Sub-basin - 100 feet plus 50 feet impervious surface buffer
  • Dog River Basin - 200 feet
  • Gothards Creek Sub-basin - 50 feet, all others - 50 feet
  • Sweetwater Creek Basin - 100 feet plus 50 feet impervious surface buffer

The buffers are measured from the top of bank in both directions.

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