Ordinance 753-81 - Laserfiche WebLink

I • A. Earth To encourage land development practices that result in a minimal disturbance to the City's vegetation and soils. To encourage building and site planning practices that are consistent with the City's natural topographical features. To insure prompt development, restoration and effective erosion control of property after land clearing through the use of phase development, replanting, hydroseeding, and other appropriate engineering techniques. Prohibit development on steep slope areas when such development would create imminent danger of landslides. B. Air To work in cooperation with the Air Pollution Control Agency of Jurisdiction, to secure and maintain such levels of air quality as will protect human health and safety and to the greatest degree practicable, prevent injury to plant and animal life and to property, foster the comfort and convenience of inhabitants, promote the economic and social development of the City, and facilitate the enjoyment of the natural attractions of the City of Everett. C. Water To encourage development and construction procedures which conform to the City of Everett Drainage Ordinance (Ordinance No. 514-78), to minimize surface water and ground water runoff and diversion and to minimize erosion and reduce the risk of slides. To encourage sound development guidelines and construction procedures which respect and preserve the City's water courses; to minimize water quality degradation and control the sedimentation of creeks, streams, ponds, lakes, and other water bodies; to preserve and enhance the suitability of waters for contact recreation and fishing; to preserve and enhance the aesthetic quality of the waters.