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ARTICLE 27
GREEN SWAMP AREA OF CRITICAL STATE CONCERN (ACSC)
c. At least 10 percent of the above open space requirements for all types of land
uses shall be on the uplands portion of the property in order to preserve some
portion of original aquifer recharge rates.
d. No variances or waivers shall be granted for open space provisions in the Green
Swamp ACSC within the City of Lakeland.
27.05.00.00 LANDSCAPING
In addition to the landscape requirements established in Article 33, all development and
redevelopment in the Green Swamp ACSC shall employ xeriscaping techniques to
reduce water consumption.
Xeriscaping, as a method of landscaping that conserves water by clustering plants
according to similar sunlight and water needs. Where possible, irrigation systems should
use stormwater runoff to irrigate landscaped areas and should preserve existing on-site
vegetation.
27.06.00.00 WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY REQUIREMENTS
a. Connection to City wastewater service shall be required where it is available, as
defined by Statute. Necessary septic system permits shall be obtained and
submitted prior to issuance of a building permit.
b. New septic systems shall not be permitted for non-residential uses.
c. The City shall enforce the cases referred to it by the Polk County Health
Department for violations of the Health Department's special septic system
inspection program in the Green Swamp ACSC. That inspection program
provides for notices to be mailed every 5 years to those who have a septic
system indicating it must be cleaned and maintained. Failure to meet the
inspection program requirements will result in referral to the local code
enforcement board for further action and as referred to in City Resolution 4465.
d. Wastewater treatment package plants, if allowed, shall have a minimum
treatment capacity of at least 100,000 gallons per day.
27.07.00.00 ROAD REQUIREMENTS
a. Parking, loading and internal circulation of developments within the Green
Swamp ACSC shall be of pervious materials wherever feasible.
b. Paved external and internal access roads are required for all development.
c. In Conservation (C) future land use areas within the Green Swamp ACSC, a
single primary access road will be allowed to access upland areas where upland
options are not feasible and where not in conflict with City policies and standards
including those for natural resource protection, and as approved by the City
Public Works Department. Identified wetlands shall not be impacted unless such
results in a taking of private property. Any impacts to the 100 year floodplain for
such an access road shall be made only as a last resort, shall be minimized and
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