All development in areas identified for riparian preservation, as defined in § 156.235 of this chapter, shall comply with the following standards.
(A) Development shall be subject to all development standards for floodplain corridor lands. (See § 156.236 of this chapter.)
(B) Within these areas in addition to the standards for undeveloped floodplains, no land disturbing activity is allowed, except as permitted in this section.
(C) (1) Up to 10% of the area may be disturbed for private yard structures including, but not limited to, storage sheds, gardens, yards, trails and clearings, except no disturbance is permitted for Section 404 Permit identified areas;
(2) Repair, replacement or improvement of utility facilities where:
(a) The disturbed portion of the riparian preservation lands is restored; and
(b) Non-native vegetation is removed from the riparian preservation lands and replaced with natural vegetation.
(3) Additions, alterations, rehabilitation or replacement of existing structures that do not increase existing structural footprint in the riparian preserve lands where the disturbed portion of the area is restored using native vegetative cover;
(4) Stream, wetland, riparian and upland enhancement or restoration projects;
(5) Farming practices and farm uses, excluding buildings and structures, and the pasturing of livestock within 25 feet of the stream;
(6) Routine repair and maintenance of existing structures, roadways, driveways, utility facilities, accessory uses and other development; and
(7) Measures to remove or abate nuisances, or any other violation of state statute, administrative agency rule or city ordinance.
(Prior Code, § 29.18.080) (Ord. 07-17, passed 8-30-2007)