§ 50-689. Historic and archaeological preservation.

(a)

Any commercial development in excess of five acres, or any waterfront commercial development, shall document through the state historic preservation officer the presence or absence of known archaeological or historic sites.

(b)

Any residential subdivision requiring a new road, or any waterfront subdivision, shall document through the state historic preservation officer the presence or absence of known archaeological sites.

(c)

Regardless of size, any development proposed within an area which is known or suspected to contain archaeological sites shall receive an archaeological survey prior to any on-site construction or road building.

(d)

Archaeological sites designated as "minor" by the state historic preservation officer shall receive salvage excavation prior to development.

(e)

Archaeological sites designated as "major" by the site historic preservation officer shall require historic preservation as an integral part of the approved site plan.

(1991 LDR ch. 79, § 5.08; Ord. No. 2007-03, § 21, 7-17-2007)