19.70.340 Stormwater management facilities.
Establishment of low-impact stormwater management facilities, such as stormwater dispersion outfalls and bioswales, may be allowed within fish and wildlife habitat conservation area buffers consistent with the adopted stormwater manual; provided, that:
A. No other location is feasible; and
B. There will be “no net loss” of functions and values of the fish and wildlife habitat conservation area; and
C. The critical area lies in the natural routing of the runoff, and the discharge follows the natural routing; and
D. Stormwater dispersion outfalls, bioswales, bioretention facilities, and other low-impact facilities consistent with the adopted stormwater manual may be allowed within the outer 25 percent of the riparian management zone when determined by a qualified professional that the location of the facilities will enhance the riparian management zone and protect the watercourse; and
E. Such facilities are designed consistent with the requirements of AMC Chapter 19.76. (Ord. 4025 § 2 (Att. A), 2022; Ord. 4015 § 2 (Att. A), 2022; Ord. 3064 § 2 (Att. A), 2021. Formerly 19.70.345)