Ordinance 2182-96 - Laserfiche WebLink

g. To the extent permitted by law, performance bonding or other appropriate financial instruments acceptable to the City shall be required for all projects to ensure compliance with these Minimum Requirements. (15) EXCEPTIONS Exceptions to Minimum Requirements #1 through #10 may be granted prior to permit approval and construction. An exception may be granted by the Public Works Director, provided that a written finding of fact is prepared that addresses the following: The exception provides equivalent environmental protection and is in the overriding public interest; and that the objectives of safety, function, environmental protection and facility maintenance, based upon sound engineering, are fully met; That there are special physical circumstances or conditions affecting the property such that the strict application of these provisions would deprive the applicant of all reasonable use of the parcel of land in question, and every effort to find creative ways to meet the intent of the Minimum Requirements has been made; That the granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public health and welfare, nor injurious to other properties in the vicinity and/or downstream, and to the quality of waters of the state; and The exception is the least possible exception that could be granted to comply with the intent of the Minimum Requirements. (16) EXPERIMENTAL BMPs Experimental best management practices are defined as BMPs which have not been tested and evaluated by the Department of Ecology in collaboration with local governments and technical experts. Experimental BMPs will not generally be allowed in the City of Everett until they have been recognized and approved by the Department of Ecology. SECTION 4: DEVELOPMENT IN CRITICAL AREAS Development which would increase the volume or rate of discharge due to any storm from the subject property shall not be permitted in areas designated as critical areas in CSTAGN DM STORM.ORD(LM9/27/96) 17