Unified Development Ordinance, 25th Supplement, December 2022

‌CHAPTER 9. ​NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION ‌

Chapter 9. Natural Resource Protection Article 9.1. Tree Conservation 9 – 2

Sec. 9.3.9. Streets in Special Flood Hazard Areas..................................... 9 – 39 Sec. 9.3.10. Warning & Disclaimer of Liability.......................................... 9 – 39 Sec. 9.3.11. Sec. Permit and Inspection Procedures. ................................ 9 – 39 Sec. 9.3.12. Penalties............................................................................... 9 – 40 Sec. 9.3.13. StopWork Orders.................................................................. 9 – 41 Sec. 9.3.14. Variances and Appeals. ......................................................... 9 – 41 9 – 42 Sec. 9.4.1. Applicability. .......................................................................... 9 – 42 Sec. 9.4.2. Guidelines Incorporated......................................................... 9 – 42 Sec. 9.4.3. Objectives. ............................................................................. 9 – 42 Sec. 9.4.4. Standards for Land-Disturbing Activity. ................................. 9 – 43 Sec. 9.4.5. Maintenance.......................................................................... 9 – 47 Sec. 9.4.6. Land Disturbing Activity Permit & Control Plans Required...... 9 – 47 Sec. 9.4.7. Additional Measures............................................................... 9 – 48 Sec. 9.4.8. Appeals.................................................................................. 9 – 48 Sec. 9.4.9. Compliance with Plan Requirements...................................... 9 – 49 Sec. 9.4.10. Inspections........................................................................... 9 – 49 Sec. 9.4.11. Enforcement. ....................................................................... 9 – 49 Sec. 9.4.12. Revisions.............................................................................. 9 – 51 9 – 52 Sec. 9.5.1. UrbanWatershed Protection Overlay District (-UWPOD) ....... 9 – 52 Sec. 9.5.2. FallsWatershed Protection Overlay District (-FWPOD)........... 9 – 53 Sec. 9.5.3. Swift CreekWatershed Protection Overlay District (-SWPOD).9 – 57 Sec. 9.5.4. Inspections............................................................................. 9 – 60 Sec. 9.5.5. Enforcement. ......................................................................... 9 – 60 Article 9.4. Erosion & Sedimentation Control Article 9.5. Watershed Protection Areas

Sec. 9.1.1. Intent. ...................................................................................... 9 – 2 Sec. 9.1.2. Applicability. ............................................................................ 9 – 2 Sec. 9.1.3. Tree Conservation Required...................................................... 9 – 2 Sec. 9.1.4. Tree Conservation Area Allocation. ........................................... 9 – 2 Sec. 9.1.5. Documentation of Tree Conservation Areas.............................. 9 – 5 Sec. 9.1.6. PermittedTree Disturbing Activities. ........................................9 – 6 Sec. 9.1.7. Penalties................................................................................... 9 – 7 Sec. 9.1.8. Restoration. ............................................................................. 9 – 7 Sec. 9.1.9. Watershed Protection Overlay Districts . .................................. 9 – 8 Sec. 9.1.10. LotsWithout RecordedTree Conservation Areas.....................9 – 8 9 – 10 Sec. 9.2.1. General Provisions.................................................................. 9 – 10 Sec. 9.2.2. Active Stormwater Control Measures..................................... 9 – 10 Sec. 9.2.3. Watercourse Buffers ............................................................... 9 – 21 Sec. 9.2.4. Inspections............................................................................. 9 – 24 Sec. 9.2.5. Enforcement.......................................................................... 9 – 24 9 – 27 Sec. 9.3.1. General Purpose and Intent. ................................................... 9 – 27 Sec. 9.3.2. Applicability. .......................................................................... 9 – 28 Sec. 9.3.3. Special Flood Hazard Areas..................................................... 9 – 28 Sec. 9.3.4. Rules for Interpretation of SFHA Boundaries. ......................... 9 – 29 Sec. 9.3.5. Flood Hazard Reduction Standards......................................... 9 – 31 Sec. 9.3.6. FEMA Designated SFHA Standards. ....................................... 9 – 35 Sec. 9.3.7. SFHA Based on Drainage Basin Study and Flood Hazard Soils Stan dards........................................................................................................9 – 37 Sec. 9.3.8. Streets CrossingWatercourses. .............................................. 9 – 38 Article 9.2. Stormwater Management Article 9.3. Special Flood Hazard Area Regulations

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