(A) It is the purpose of this subchapter to establish minimum stormwater management requirements and controls to protect and safeguard the general health, safety and welfare of the public.
(B) This subchapter seeks to accomplish, among others, the following objectives:
(1) To reduce flood damage;
(2) To mitigate increased stormwater runoff rates and volumes from identified new land development;
(3) To minimize the deterioration of existing watercourses, culverts and bridges, and other structures associated with stormwater conveyance;
(4) To encourage water recharge into the ground where geologically favorable conditions exist;
(5) To prevent an increase in non-point source pollution;
(6) To maintain the integrity of stream channels for biological functions, as well as for drainage and other purposes;
(7) To minimize the impact of development upon stream bank and stream bed stability;
(8) To reduce erosion and off-site sedimentation from development or construction projects;
(9) To preserve and protect water supply facilities and water resources by means of controlling increased flood discharges, stream erosion and runoff pollution;
(10) To reduce stormwater runoff rates and volumes, soil erosion and non-point source pollution, wherever practicable, from lands that were developed without stormwater management controls meeting the purposes and standards of this subchapter as well as future developments;
(11) To implement the minimum standards established in this subchapter to protect waterbodies from degradation resulting from changing land use where there are insufficient stormwater management controls;
(12) To protect adjoining property owners from detrimental impacts caused by changing land use and/or drainage; and
(13) To ensure that mineral extraction is carried out without adverse impact on waterbodies or nearby landowners.
(Ord. 3, 2012, passed 1- -2012)