9.2510 Natural Resource Zone – Siting Requirements.
If consistent with the approval criteria in EC 9.8865 Zone Change Approval Criteria, the NR zone may be applied to wetlands, water features and other natural areas that are:
(1) Not included on the city’s acknowledged Goal 5 inventory and are:
(a) Recognized as a locally outstanding natural resource area in an adopted plan; or
(b) Less than 5 acres in size and providing habitat for a federally listed rare, threatened, or endangered plant or animal species; or
(c) Less than 5 acres in size and serving at least 2 of the natural functions and values listed in EC 9.2500 Purpose of NR Natural Resource Zone.
(2) Included on the city’s acknowledged Goal 5 inventory and are designated as "wetlands to be protected" or "wetlands to be enhanced for mitigation credit" on Map 3 of the adopted West Eugene Wetlands Plan and acquired by a public agency or non-profit conservation organization.