30.91S.191 Shoreline ecological functions.
"Shoreline ecological functions" means the work performed or role played by the physical, chemical, and biological processes that contribute to the maintenance of the aquatic and terrestrial environments that constitute the shoreline’s natural ecosystem. Shoreline ecological functions include, but are not limited to:
(1) Streams. Fish and wildlife habitat; transport of water, sediment and organic material; and floodwater storage and attenuation;
(2) Wetlands. Fish and wildlife habitat; pollution assimilation; sediment retention; shoreline stabilization; floodwater storage, attenuation and conveyance; wave energy attenuation; stream base-flow maintenance; and groundwater discharge/recharge;
(3) Lakes. Fish and wildlife habitat; sediment retention; pollution assimilation; and floodwater attenuation, storage and conveyance;
(4) Riparian Habitat Areas (shoreline vegetation). Habitat for water dependent and riparian dependent fish and wildlife; noise and visual screening; large woody debris and other natural organic matter recruitment; floodwater attenuation and storage; temperature maintenance; pollution assimilation; streambank stabilization; and supply of sediments and nutrients.
(5) Marine waters. Fish and wildlife habitat; wind, wave and current attenuation; sediment supply; longshore transport of sediment; and pollution assimilation.
This definition applies only to "Shoreline" regulations in chapters 30.44 and 30.67 SCC. (Added by Amended Ord. 12-025, June 6, 2012, Eff date July 27, 2012).