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contains a continuous vegetative buffer). <br /> If an applicant chooses not to contest the designation or is unable to satisfy the above criteria, <br /> the site shall be considered a sensitive area and an erosion prevention permit shall be required. The <br /> applicant may appeal the City's final determination in accordance with Section R- 6.645 -E.3 of these <br /> Rules. <br /> 3. Data Sources for Sensitive Areas Map. The following data sources were used in <br /> preparing the Sensitive Areas map: <br /> 3.1 Slope Data. Contour and slope data were generated on the City's geographic <br /> information system using the U.S. Geological Survey data. The City will accept other data <br /> sources, such as: Lane County Surveyor's information, or on -site spot elevations and <br /> contours from a certified professional, provided the data is verifiable and equal or more <br /> accurate than the GIS data. <br /> 3.2 Highly Erodible Soils. The highly erodible soils data was generated from the <br /> Soil Survey of Lane County, Oregon, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources <br /> Conservation Service (formerly SCS), September 1987, which is on the City's geographic <br /> information system. <br /> 3.3 Directly Drain to a Water Feature or its Designated Buffer. The water features <br /> data is on the City's geographic information system and it includes: <br /> 3.3.1. Open channels and ditches. These are constructed stormwater facilities <br /> and include larger drainage channels such as Amazon Creek and roadside ditches. <br /> This data was derived from field surveys and construction drawings; <br /> 3.3.2. Ponds. These are open water bodies that may be naturally occurring <br /> or created as a result of human activities such as Delta Ponds. This data was derived <br /> from aerial photography; <br /> 3.3.3. Creeks, Streams, and Rivers. These are natural drainages that have <br /> been inventoried and mapped over time. This data does not represent a complete <br /> inventory of these resources. Data sources include the National Wetlands Inventory, <br /> the Eugene - Springfield Natural Resources Special Area Study, and field surveys and <br /> construction drawings; <br /> 3.3.4. Jurisdictional Wetlands. These are sites that meet federal and state <br /> definition of wetlands. Except for the West Eugene Wetlands Plan area and <br /> inventories conducted by individual property owners, there are no other official <br /> Proposed Erosion Prevention Administrative Rule R-6.645 - 9 7/12/96 <br />