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o„ F Resource Protection Overlay.Categories <br /> These overlay Categories are intended to preserve all wetlands::and 100 year floodslafris, <br /> archeo logical, historic and architectural :resources within'the Town of ©regon These <br /> Categories are intended to fr nction as overlay districts that is the ;underl'ying land use <br /> category (e.g Agricultural Preservation Agricultural Transition Rural Development) remains <br /> in }Made, but:the overlay;category adds an additional layer.of standards:which also must be <br /> complied with <br /> • <br /> The Resource Protection?Overlay Categories are as follows <br /> Resource Protection/Agricultural Overlay <br /> Resource Protectton/Trar sition Overlay <br /> Resource Protection/Rural Development Overlay <br /> Land Use Policies for the Resource Protection Overlay alrco Categories <br /> 1.,,14 Recognize the fact that 100 year floodplains, wetlands and steep slopes are sensitive <br /> giro. environmental features that are extremely important in preserving groundwater quality. <br /> 41-2 • Wetland, 100 year floodplains, and steep slope areas should not be altered unless such <br /> alteration would result in an enhancement of the natural resources being disturbed. <br /> Recognize that these environmentally sensitive areas have soils with a limited capability <br /> of supporting development. <br /> 2 3.; Recognize that sensitive environmental features such as 100 year floodplains and <br /> wetlands, archeological, historic and architectural resources are extremely important <br /> in helping to define the distinctive character and scenic beauty of the Town. <br /> 34 <br />