R-82-417• CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTIONS
No. 417
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING A
POLICY ON THE TRIMMING OR REMOVAL OF SHORELINE
VEGETATION ON CITY PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, Chapter 19-47 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Clermont states that it is unlawful for any person to cut
down trees or shrubbery on City property without the approval
of the City Manager;
WHEREAS, the City of Clermont understands that citizens may
wish to trim or remove shoreline vegetation for aesthetic
purposes;
WHEREAS, the City of Clermont recognizes that shoreline vege-
tation is beneficial to our lakes by preventing erosion of the
shoreline and removing nutrients harmful to water quality;
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City to formulate a policy to
satisfy the environmental benefits of vegetation by insuring that
shoreline vegetation is maintained, and yet allows citizens to
trim vegetation for aesthetic purposes:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Clermont, Lake County, Florida that:
1. The City Manager may authorize the trimming of vegetation
above the high water mark.
2. No beaches may be maintained or created on City property
without approval of the City Council.
3. Vegetation in the water or below the established average high
water mark (96.5 feet for the Clermont Chain-of-Lakes)
may not be trimmed or removed without the approval of
the City Council.
DONE AND RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE
COUNTY, FLORIDA THIS ~ DAY OF y~~C~~- 1982.
CITY OF CLERMONT
ATTEST:
AYOR
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Ju ie M. Bran t, Deputy City Clerk