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Regulated Wetlands Map and Ordinance
Proposed Wetlands and Watercourse Map
Proposed
Wetland Protection Ordinance |
Wetlands are considered one of the most valuable natural resources within the City of Novi. Wetlands provide many benefits to society such as fish and wildlife habitats, natural water quality improvement, flood storage, shoreline erosion protection, and opportunities for recreation and aesthetic appreciation. Protecting wetlands also betters our health and safety by reducing flood damage and preserving water quality.
An entire section of the City Code is
dedicated to the protection, conservation and management of wetland
areas. The provisions contained in the ordinance have allowed for
the preservation, enhancement and even creation of wetlands existing
in Novi today. The City also maintains a Regulated Wetland and
Watercourse Map that serves as a general guide toward
environmentally sound and responsible land development. An applicant
proposing development or alteration on a site containing wetlands is
required to provide a wetland delineation by a qualified
environmental professional.
Over the past few months, City Staff and Consultants completed an extensive assessment of the City’s wetlands. An updated Regulated Wetland and Watercourse Map is now complete and available for public review. Along with the revised mapping, we have taken the opportunity to update the City’s Wetland Protection Ordinance. Minor alterations were made to the text to bring the language up to date.
Please take a moment to review the current and proposed Regulated Wetland and Watercourse Map and Wetland Protection Ordinance. Both documents can be reached by clicking on the links.
In the near future, the City’s Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed map and ordinance revisions. The date of the public hearing will be published in the Novi News in advance. Your written comments will be provided to the Planning Commission prior to the hearing, and you are invited to speak at the Public Hearing should you choose. All comments are welcome and we thank you for your participation!
For further information, please inquire at the Community Development Department, Novi Civic Center, or you may contact the City’s Landscape Architect, David Beschke, RLA at 248-735-5621.