§ 13.16.200. Criteria for permit approval.

A creek protection permit shall be granted if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Chief of Building Services that all the following criteria are met:

A.

The proposed activity (during construction and after project is complete) will not (directly or indirectly) adversely affect the creek. In determining whether the creek would be adversely impacted, the Chief of Building Services shall, at a minimum, consider the following factors:

1.

Whether the proposed activity may discharge pollutants into the creek;

2.

Whether the proposed activity may result in modifications to the natural flow of water in the creek;

3.

Whether the proposed activity may deposit new material into the creek or cause bank erosion or instability;

4.

Whether the proposed activity may result in alteration of the capacity of the creek; and

5.

Such other factors as the Chief of Building Services deems appropriate.

B.

The proposed activity will not adversely affect the riparian corridor, including riparian vegetation, animal wildlife or result in loss of wildlife habitat;

C.

The proposed activity will not degrade the visual quality and natural appearance of the riparian corridor;

D.

The proposed activity is consistent with the intent and purposes of this chapter;

E.

The proposed activity will not endanger public or private property; and

F.

The proposed activity will not (directly or indirectly) threaten the public's health or safety.

If in the opinion of the Chief of Building Services the above findings can be met with imposition of Conditions For Issuance, pursuant to Section 13.16.190, the Chief of Building Services may grant the permit upon imposition of such conditions.

(Ord. 12024 § 1 (part), 1997)