Recharge feature protection and buffer zone.
San Antonio City Code § 34-920
in effectSec. 34-920. - Recharge feature protection and buffer zone.
Within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, the applicant shall identify potential recharge features on the development plan which provide a conduit from the earth's surface to subsurface water.
(a) Significant recharge features.
(1) Sealing of significant recharge features shall be prohibited.
(b) Significant recharge feature buffer zone.
(1) A buffer area will be placed surrounding "significant" recharge matures which will be maintained in a natural condition. The width of the buffer area shall be based on the requirements of section 34-913, based on measurements from the outer perimeter of the recharge feature, according to the following chart:
% Slope | 0-2.5 | >2.5-5.0 | >5.0-7.5 | >>7.5-10.0 | >10.0-12.5 | >12.5
Buffer Width (ft) | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 | 100
(2) "Significant" features are those defined as "high concern features" by present TNRCC regulations.
(c) Additional recharge feature protection. SAWS shall require the identification of significant recharge features and shall prescribe protective measures deemed reasonable and necessary to eliminate the entry of pollutants into subsurface water though such recharge features. Whether on or off-site, protective measures include but are not limited to: 1) additional buffer zones covered with grass or other appropriate vegetation, 2) installation of diversion methods or structures outside the buffer zone, 3) termination of the point source activity which creates the pollution hazard, and 4) removal of substances and objects from the recharge feature. The protective measures prescribed together with the date by which such measures must be completed shall be set forth in writing and sent to the landowner(s) involved by certified mail, return receipt requested. The landowner shall take the corrective and protective actions prescribed by SAWS.
(Ord. No. 81491, § 1(App. I), 1-12-95)
Source: City of San Antonio, City Code, City Charter and Unified Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/san_antonio/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH34WASE_ARTVIWAQUCOPOPR_DIV6AQREZOWAPR_SDDPOPRCR_S34-920REFEPRBUZOFetched: 10/27/2026