Ordinance 2909-06 - Laserfiche WebLink

requirements of Section 6(B)(3) [37.060(B)(3)] of this chapter prior to final approvals for a development proposal. I. Riparian Corridors. When a development is proposed on a lot with a disturbed riparian corridor, the city shall require that the habitat be enhanced by creating more diversity and eliminating any source of degradation, including, but not limited to: 1. Vegetative plantings of native or preferred wildlife food species; 2. Construction of nesting islands or installation of nesting boxes; 3. Removal of pollutant sources or fish movement blockages; or 4. Other actions necessary to enhance the viability of the riparian corridor for the benefit of wildlife habitat. (This section shall be codified as EMC 19.37.170.) Section 18: Avoiding stream impacts. A. Stream Preservation/Alteration Goal and Priorities. It is the short-term goal of this section that there be no net loss of the functions of all streams in the city, and the long-term goal to improve the quality and functions of the stream systems in Everett. To realize stream preservation and protection goals, the city will use the following methods of stream impact mitigation in order of preference: 1. Avoid impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action; 2. Minimize impact by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation by using appropriate technology, or by taking affirmative steps to avoid or reduce impact; 3. Rectify the impact by repairing, rehabilitating or restoring the affected sensitive areas; 4. Reduce or eliminate the impact over time by prevention and maintenance operations during the life of the actions; Compensate for the impact by replacing, enhancing, or providing substitute streams and environments; 6. Monitor the impact and take appropriate corrective measures to achieve performance objectives. B. Stream Preservation/Alteration Thresholds. 1. Type S streams. All Type S streams shall be regulated by the City of Everett Shoreline Master Program. 2. Type F Streams. All Type F streams shall be preserved. The city may only allow alteration of Type F streams under the following circumstances: a. Where alteration is allowed pursuant to Section 5 (37.050) of this chapter;