10.928 Conservation and Maintenance of Riparian Corridors.
When approving applications for the following land use actions: Land Divisions, Planned Unit Developments, Conditional Use Permits, and Exceptions, or for development for properties containing a riparian corridor, or portion thereof, the approving authority shall assure long term conservation and maintenance of the riparian corridor through one of the following methods:
(1) The area shall be protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement recorded on deeds and plats prescribing the conditions and restrictions set forth in Sections 10.920 through 10.928, “Riparian Corridors,” and any imposed by state or federal permits; or,
(2) The area shall be protected in perpetuity through ownership and maintenance by a private non-profit association by conditions, covenants, and restrictions (CC&Rs) prescribing the conditions and restrictions set forth in Sections 10.920 through 10.928, “Riparian Corridors,” and any imposed by state or federal permits; or,
(3) The area shall be transferred by deed to a willing public agency or private conservation organization with a recorded conservation easement prescribing the conditions and restrictions set forth in Sections 10.920 through 10.928, “Riparian Corridors,” and any imposed by state or federal permits; or,
(4) The area shall be protected through other appropriate mechanisms acceptable to the City of Medford which ensure long-term protection and maintenance.