Section 98-117. canals.
(a) The arrangement, character, extent, width and location of all canals constructed by the subdivider shall conform to the comprehensive plan and shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned canals, rivers and waterways; to public convenience and safety; and their appropriate relation to the proposed uses of the land to be served by such canals. The minimum width of any canal or waterway shall be 100 feet.
(b) Where such is not shown in the comprehensive plan, the arrangement of canals in a subdivision shall either:
(1) Provide for the continuation or appropriate projection of existing canals or waterways in the surrounding areas; or
(2) Conform to a plan for the neighborhood approved or adopted by the planning and zoning board to meet a particular situation when conditions make continuance or conformance to existing canals or waterways impracticable.
(c) No canals shall be constructed prior to the applicant providing written verification of compliance with, or waiver from, any and all requirements of the state department of environmental protection or its successor departments/ agencies and, where applicable, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Written verification shall consist of either the appropriate construction permit or correspondence waiving all permitting requirements.