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Planning director means the director of the city planning and development services department. Pollution or polluting means the alteration of the physical, thermal, chemical, or biological quality of, or the contamination of any water that renders the water harmful, detrimental, or injurious to humans, animal life, vegetation, or property, or to public health, safety or welfare, or impairs the usefulness of the public enjoyment of the water for any lawful or reasonable purpose. Qualified geologist means a person who has received a baccalaureate or pest-graduate degree in the natural science of geology from an accredited university and has training and experience in groundwater hydrology or Edwards Limestone karst geology and related fields, or has demonstrated such qualifications by registration or licensing through by a state or ., professional organization that certifies their background of training and experience in groundwater hydrology or Edwards Limestone karst geology certification, or has completed accredited university programs that enable that individual to make sound professional judgments regarding the identification of sensitive features located in the recharge zone. Recharge zone means the area where the stratigraphic units constituting the Edwards Aquifer outcrop, including the outcrops of other geologic formations in proximity to the Edwards Aquifer, where caves, sinkholes, faults, fractures, or other geologic features and manmade features would create a potential for recharge of surface waters into the Edwards Aquifer. The recharge zone is identified as such on official TNRCC maps, which are incorporated in this article by reference. The recharge zone includes all areas defined as water quality zones in this article. Regulated acti':ity means any construction related or post construction actIVIty having the potential for polluting the aquifer or surface streams that are hydrologically connected to the aquifer. These activities include, but are not limited to: (1) construction of buildings, utility stations, utility lines, sewage lift stations, roads, highways, or railroads; or (2) clearing, excavation or any other activities that alter or disturb the topographic, geologic, or existing recharge characteristics of a site. Regulated acti'v'ity does not include: (1) clearing of vegetation that does not involve soil disturbance or result in soil erosion; (2) the construction or remodeling of one single family home on a lot legally platted before March 1, 2000; (3) the installation or maintenance of utility lines, other than sewage lift stations, by a governmental entity; C:\TEMP\Edwards Regulations revision tinaLdoc 7