The purpose of this chapter is to promote stable flow and sediment transport conditions, preserve natural floodplain functions, and provide watercourse management by preserving and/or enhancing riparian vegetation and habitat along watercourses and floodplains and to:
A. Promote benefits provided by riparian habitat resources, including but not limited to, groundwater recharge, natural erosion control and protection of surface-water quality.
B. Ensure the long-term stability of natural floodplains and survival of the full spectrum of plants and animals that are indigenous to the county by:
1. Assuring riparian habitat acreage and existing or natural functional values are not diminishing during development;
2. Promoting continuity of riparian habitat along watercourses;
3. Providing land-use guidance for avoiding, minimizing and mitigating damage to important riparian areas; and
4. Providing ecological sound transmission between riparian habitat and developed areas.
C. Promote an economic benefit to the county by providing aesthetic, recreation and wildlife values of riparian habitat for the enjoyment of residents and visitors.
(Ord. 2005 FC-2 § 2 (part), 2005; Ord. 1999 FC-1 § 1 (part), 1999; Ord. 1994 FC-2 (part), 1994: Ord. 1988 FC-2 Art. 10 (A), 1988)