“Developed upland” means an upland area on a lot within the tidal buffer zone where:

1. (a) The natural soil and vegetation characteristics on more than 50% of the lot have been legally altered and have not returned to a natural state;
2. (b) The developed lots abut at least 2 sides of the lot; and

3. (c) At least one of the following is true:

   1. (1) The lot has legally been filled or excavated in whole or in part, whether prior to jurisdiction or pursuant to a permit or other authorization;
   2. (2) The lot contains at least one paved or graded area that is, has been, or will be used for vehicular parking or traffic; or
   3. (3) One or more residential or commercial buildings has been built on the lot.

Source. #12806, eff 12-15-19; ss by #13775, eff 10-13-23