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Q-2, r. 35 - Protection Policy for Lakeshores, Riverbanks, Littoral Zones and Floodplains
Section 2.2
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2.2. Lakeshore and riverbank
For the purposes of this Policy, lakeshore or riverbank refers to a strip of land bordering a lake or watercourse and extending inland from the high-water mark. The width of the shore or bank to be protected is measured horizontally.
The lakeshore or riverbank is at least 10 m wide where:
— the slope is less than 30%; or
— the slope is greater than 30% with a bank less than 5 m high.
The lakeshore or riverbank is at least 15 m wide where:
— the slope is continuous and greater than 30%; or
— the slope is greater than 30% with a bank over 5 m high.
The Sustainable Forest Development Act (chapter A-18.1) and the regulatory provisions concerning standards for the sustainable development of forests in the domain of the State also contain special protection measures for lakeshores and riverbanks.
2.2. Lakeshore and riverbank
For the purposes of this Policy, lakeshore or riverbank refers to a strip of land bordering a lake or watercourse and extending inland from the high-water mark. The width of the shore or bank to be protected is measured horizontally.
The lakeshore or riverbank is at least 10 m wide where:
— the slope is less than 30%; or
— the slope is greater than 30% with a bank less than 5 m high.
The lakeshore or riverbank is at least 15 m wide where:
— the slope is continuous and greater than 30%; or
— the slope is greater than 30% with a bank over 5 m high.
The Sustainable Forest Development Act (chapter A-18.1) and the regulatory provisions concerning forest management standards that apply to forests in the domain of the State also contain special protection measures for lakeshores and riverbanks.
