The natural watercourse shall be maintained for protection of aquatic resources. A variance is required for alteration of watercourses. Any variance issued must assure that the conditions for encroachment in the floodway are met, adverse impacts to aquatic resources are minimized, and the public good outweighs the adverse impacts. The provisions of §§ 151.023 through 151.074 pertaining to altering a watercourse must be met.
(Ord. —, passed 10-22-1991; Am. Ord. —, passed 8-20-2013)