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unless the Land Disturbing Activity would have otherwise required an approved erosion and sediment control plans, except for the emergency. If such a plan would have been required, then the disturbed land area shall be shaped and stabilized in accordance with the city's requirements as soon as possible. Natize ijegetatian means the presettlement group of plant species native to the local region, that were not introduced as a result of European settlement or subsequent human introduction. Orz~mar~igh Water Mark means the boundary elevation where the vegetation changes from predominately aquatic (Where "aquatic" broadly means that the vegetation can survive moist conditions.) to terrestrial. This elevation delineates the highest water level, which has been maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence upon the landscape, commonly that point where the natural vegetation changes from predominantly aquaticto predominantly terrestrial. Water often reaches this','elevation in spring. For rivers and streams the ordinary high water mark is usually the. top of the bank. It is less well defined for lakes and wetlands. The definition in Minnesota Statute 103G.005, subdivision 14 says that the " ... "Ordinary high water level" means the boundary of waterbasins, watercourses, public waters, and public waters wetlands, and: (1) the ordinary high water level is an elevation delineating the highest water level that has been maintained for a sufficientperiod'of time to leave evidence upon the landscape, commonly the point where the natural vegetation changes from predominantly aquatic to predominantly terrestrial; (2) for watercourses, the ordinary high water level is the elevation of the top of the bank of the channel;: and (3) for reservoirs and flowages, the ordinary high water level is the operating elevation of the. normal summer pool. The term "ordinary high water mark" is further defined in Minnesota Rule 6120.2500, subpart 11. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' area hydrologist determines ordinary high water marks. Par, Su ace means a constructed hard, smooth surface made of asphalt, concrete or other pavement material. Examples include, but are not limited to, roads, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots. Permanent C.a~r means "final stabilization." Examples include grass, gravel, asphalt, and concrete. See also the definition of "final stabilization." Re<eir~mgze+zters means the water where the discharge goes Saner facility means all property, real or personal, including negative and positive easements and water and air rights, which is or may be needed or 4