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• Shoreland Management Overlay (b) Removal or alteration of natural vegetation, except for agricultural and forest management uses as regulated in § 1102.10, shall be restricted to prevent erosion into protected waters, to consume nutrients in the soil, and to preserve shoreland aesthetic. Removal of natural vegetation in the Shoreland Overlay District is allowed subject to the following standards. 1. Clear cutting of natural vegetation is prohibited. 2. Limited clearing of trees and shrubs and cutting, pruning, and trimming of trees is allowed to provide a view to the water from the principal dwelling site and to accommodate the placement of stairways and landings, picnic areas, access paths, beach and watercraft access areas, and permitted water - oriented accessory structures or facilities, provided that: a. The screening of structures, vehicles, or other facilities as viewed from the water, assuming summer, leaf -on conditions, is not substantially reduced; b. Along rivers, existing shading of water surfaces is preserved; and c. The above provision is not applicable to the removal of trees, limbs, or branches that are dead, diseased, or pose safety hazards. 3. Natural vegetation shall be restored insofar as feasible after any construction project is completed to retard surface runoff and soil erosion. 4. The provisions of this section shall not apply to permitted uses which normally require the removal of natural vegetation. (2) Topographic alterations /grading and filling. (a) Grading, filling and excavations necessary for the construction of structures, sewage treatment systems, driveways and other uses permitted in the underlying zoning district under validly issued construction permits for these facilities do not require the issuance of a separate grading and filling permit. However, the grading and filling standards in this section must be incorporated into the issuance of permits for construction of structures, sewage treatment systems and driveways. (b) Public roads and parking areas are regulated by division (3) of this chapter. (c) Notwithstanding divisions (2)(a) and (b) above, a grading and- filling permit, in accordance with the City Zoning Chapter _ _ - , _ _ _ _ _ _ • - _' _ _ ! _ _ -, will be required for: 1. The movement of more than 10 cubic yards of material on steep slopes or within the shore impact zone; or 2. The movement of more than 50 cubic yards of material per acre.