17.10.030 Scope.
(a) This chapter shall apply to all proposed development except for that development which meets waiver or variance criteria as outlined hereinafter.
(b) This chapter shall apply to activities that involve clearing, earthwork, and excavation within the buffer zone as defined herein.
(c) Except as provided elsewhere, this chapter shall apply to all tracts and parcels of land, structures, and activities that cause or contribute to:
(1) Pollution, including nonpoint source pollution, of the waters of the City.
(2) Erosion or sedimentation of stream channels.
(3) Degradation of aquatic or riparian habitat.
(d) This chapter shall not apply to development which, prior to the effective date of this chapter:
(1) Is covered by a recorded plat in accordance with subdivision regulations and no further development is anticipated.
(2) Is covered by a valid, unexpired building permit.
(3) Has applied for a building permit.
(e) This chapter shall apply to all development of existing platted parcels occurring after the effective date of this chapter where the impervious surface increases by 50 percent or more; or where the redevelopment of an existing platted parcel contains one-eighth of a mile or more of a type I, II, or III stream; or where the platted parcel is adjacent to one-eighth of a mile or greater of a type I, II, or III stream. (Ord. 19370 § 70, 3-23-10. Code 1995 § 66-153.)