A. Development in high water table, possible wetland areas and wetlands shall be subject to all applicable local, state and federal regulations including, but not limited to, army corps of engineers wetland delineation, the Farr West comprehensive stormwater ordinance and the following standards:
1. Wetlands and natural drainages shall not be included as part of any buildable development unless allowed to be mitigated pursuant to applicable law. Lots within the residential or agricultural zones may include wetlands as part of the lot provided there is sufficient buildable area to accommodate the proposed use.
2. Where determined by the planning commission or city council, wetland areas may be required to be fenced.
3. Prior to the acceptance of an application for preliminary development plan in the designated area, it must be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the city engineer that the conditions and requirements contained herein can be met. Such petition, submission or application shall be made through the city.
4. Prior to acceptance by the city of an application for preliminary development plan in the specified area, it must be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the city that all of the conditions specified in this chapter have been fully met and accomplished.
B. No building shall be allowed to be constructed in a high water table area of the city where the building proposed to be built includes a basement (basement equals usable floor area below sidewalk level) except according to the following. Prior to the issuance of any building permit with a basement, the developer therefor shall submit to the building inspector a certificate from a registered professional engineer indicating the method or design to floodproof the basement except where prohibited by subdivision or development plat conditions. (Ord. 12-07)