(1) General. Every landowner shall provide for stormwater management as required by this chapter, unless a written request is filed to waive this requirement. Requests to waive the stormwater management plan requirements shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for approval.
(2) Conditions for waiver. The minimum requirements for stormwater management may be waived in whole or in part upon written request of the landowner, provided that at least one of the following conditions applies:
(a) It can be demonstrated that the proposed development is not likely to impair attainment of the objectives of this chapter,
(b) Alternative minimum requirements for on-site management of stormwater discharges have been established in a stormwater management plan that has been approved by the Public Works Department.
(3) Downstream damage, etc. prohibited. In order to receive consideration, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department that the proposed alternative will not lead to any of the following conditions downstream:
(a) Deterioration of existing culverts, bridges, dams, and other structures;
(b) Degradation of biological functions or habitat;
(c) Accelerated streambank or streambed erosion or siltation;
(d) Increased threat of flood damage to public health, life or property.
(as added by Ord. #004-06-11, July 2004, and amended by Ord. #015-01-01, February 2015, and Ord. #O24-06-18, July 2024)