The provisions of this chapter are intended to establish regulation for all new development, redevelopment or construction activities within the city that will or may impact surface water, groundwater or stormwater. The provisions of this chapter establish the minimum requirements that must be met to permit a property to be developed, redeveloped or proceed with construction activities within the city. The purpose of this chapter is to:

A. Preserve and enhance the suitability of waters for contact recreation, fishing, and other beneficial uses;

B. Minimize water quality degradation and sedimentation in streams, ponds, lakes, wetlands and other water bodies;

C. Minimize the impact of increased runoff, erosion and sedimentation caused by land development and poor maintenance practices;

D. Maintain and protect groundwater resources;

E. Minimize adverse impacts from projects on ground and surface water quantities, locations and flow patterns;

F. Decrease potential landslide, flood and erosion damage to public and private property;

G. Establish site planning and construction practices that are consistent with natural topographical, vegetational and hydrological conditions and that limit the extent of land disturbing activities;

H. Maintain and protect the city stormwater management infrastructure and downstream systems and properties. (Ord. 2016-28 § 8 (Exh. C), 2016: Ord. 2009-13 § 1, 2009: Ord. 98-31 § 1, 1999)