The following standards shall govern the granting, modification or denial of permit applications:
(a) The proposed activity shall not threaten public health or safety by increasing flooding, erosion, siltation, pollution or storm water runoff volumes.
(b) The proposed activity shall not interfere with the natural functions of wetlands and watercourses, including the flow of waters and nutrients between wetlands and adjacent watercourses.
(c) The proposed activity shall not unnecessarily alter the natural grade or soils of any wetland or watercourse, or alter the flow of surface or subsurface water to or from the wetland at any season of the year.
(d) The proposed activity shall not result in the damage or destruction of natural wildlife, waterfowl habitat or aquatic resources, including habitat important for migratory waterfowl.
(e) The proposed activity shall not interfere with public rights to the enjoyment and use of public waters.
(f) The proposed activity shall not interfere with the scenic, aesthetic, recreational and educational benefits of wetlands and watercourses.
(g) There shall be no less harmful, feasible and prudent alternatives to the proposed activities.
(h) The proposed activity must be consistent with the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare in light of the paramount concern for the protection of its natural resources from pollution, impairment or destruction.
(i) The proposed activity shall be in compliance with all other applicable statutes and ordinances.
(j) Proposed activities shall not increase user density beyond the ability of the resource to provide for a safe and healthy environment.
(Ord. 190. Passed 5-9-94.)