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8-5-9: WATERCOURSES:
A. Generally:
1. There shall be a minimum structural setback of thirty feet (30') from the normal high-water line of all watercourses, whether covered or uncovered.
2. For open watercourses, normal high-water line shall be as determined by a licensed surveyor or engineer.
B. Requirements: Only when required by the Board shall watercourses be covered or fenced.
1. Proposed fences shall comply with Section 8-3-6.
2. Proposed fences in a designated flood hazard area shall comply with Section 8-2-28.
3. Unless otherwise specified by this Title, fences shall be a six-foot (6') barrier that meets the barrier requirements for swimming pools in the Ada County Building Code as set forth in Title 7, Chapter 2 of this code.
4. Proposed covers or fences involving an irrigation distribution system shall have the prior approval of the affected irrigation district.
(Ord. 1002, 10-28-2025)
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8-5-4: BLOCKS:8-5-5: EASEMENTS:8-5-6: FLOOD HAZARDS:8-5-7: IMPROVEMENTS:8-5-8: LOTS:8-5-9: WATERCOURSES:CHAPTER 6 PROCEDURES8-6-1: PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY:8-6-2: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SUMMARY TABLE:8-6-3: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE:8-6-4: NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS:8-6-5: APPLICATION SUBMITTAL COMPLETENESS:8-6-6: DIRECTOR REVIEW:8-6-7: COMMON DECISION REQUIREMENTS:8-6-8: NOTICE:
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