Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.157

Current through Vol. 24-24, January 15, 2025

Section R. 281.157 - Natural vegetation strip

Rule 7. Within the natural river district, a 50-foot minimum restrictive cutting belt shall be maintained on each side of the mainstream of the Huron river and on Arms, Davis, and Mill creeks. Trees and shrubs may be pruned for a filtered view of the river upon approval of the zoning administrator or the area forester, but clear cutting in the natural vegetation strip is prohibited. The natural vegetation strip is also subject to both of the following provisions:

(a) Dead, diseased, unsafe, or fallen trees and noxious plants and shrubs, including poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak, may be removed.

(b) Selected removal or trimming of trees for timber harvest, access or woodlot improvement, landscaping, or public utility lines to service private single-family dwellings is permitted upon approval of the area forester or zoning administrator.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.157

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