§ 153.03 DEMONSTRATION OF NEED.

   Potential impacts include the following:

   (A)   Changing natural ecosystems through the destruction of habitat and the loss of plant and animal life;

   (B)   Posing significant health risks through an increase in bacteria and toxic materials;

   (C)   Accelerating eutrophication of receiving waters by introducing excessive nutrients;

   (D)   Increasing metal deposits creating toxicity for aquatic life;

   (E)   Reducing oxygen levels because of oil, grease and organic matter;

   (F)   Adversely affecting animal and plant life due to changing temperatures of receiving waters; and

   (G)   Accumulating excess sediment and/or debris that limit the function of flood control infrastructure.

(Ord. 05-830-326, passed 12-20-2005)