Yes to both questions. It was recognized that there will be some streams that fall through the cracks. However, this was the best compromise that could be reached, based on the professional expertise of a number of experts involved in the process. It is recognized that even that will be dated, due to changes in streamflow brought on by changes in upstream land uses. According to the rules, the riparian buffer is not applicable.
Reference is made to delegated local authority and their ability to resolve disputes.
Not at this time. If an existing use is converted to another use, then the rule applies. Any disturbance of the buffer for forestry requires a management plan prepared or approved by a registered forester, or inclusion in the county's present use valuation program. If the stream the pond is damming is on either map, then an adequate buffer would be required, starting at the edge of the water of the pond. If the beaver pond is in an unmapped stream or damming up only storm flow, then a buffer would not be required around the pond.