§ 85-623. Legislative intent.

A. 

The Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven hereby finds and determines that increasing demand for development on property containing freshwater and tidal wetlands and surface waters may adversely impact and impair such natural resources. It is the purpose of this overlay zoning district to implement and achieve the objectives of the Town Board by providing additional protection for property in areas identified as wetlands and surface waters and their adjacent buffer zone areas.

B. 

Thus, it is the Town Board's intent and goal that this new zoning district will provide for the additional protection of freshwater and tidal wetlands and surface waters as follows:

(1) 

To further the protection and improvement of our fresh and salt water quality.

(2) 

To prevent the destruction of wetlands and adjacent buffer areas.

(3) 

To preserve and protect natural drainage ways and to reduce and prevent flooding and stormwater runoff associated with adjoining properties; open space and aesthetic appreciation, and erosion control.

(4) 

To reduce the amount of stormwater runoff and its associated contaminants into the Town's lakes, streams, harbors and bays.

(5) 

To regulate new construction in environmentally sensitive areas, including but not limited to the siting of structures a safe distance away from areas of active erosion and away from reasonably anticipated impacts of wetlands in order to prevent premature damage and/or destruction thereof, and prevent damage to natural protective features and other natural resources.