Land-disturbing activity in connection with construction in, on, over or under a lake or natural watercourse shall be planned and conducted in such a manner as to minimize the extent and duration of disturbance of the stream channel. The relocation of a stream, where relocation is an essential part of the proposed activity, shall be planned and executed so as to minimize changes in the stream flow characteristics, except when justification for significant alteration to flow characteristic is provided.
(1989 Code, Title V, Ch. 51, Art. XVII, § 1710) (Ord. passed 11-14-1995; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)