Chapter 20.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
20.04.040 Comprehensive stormwater management plan.
20.04.050 Stormwater guidelines.
20.04.070 Related codes, regulations, and regulatory agencies.
20.04.010 Title.
This title shall be known as the site development code for the town of Yarrow Point and shall be referred to herein as the “code.” (Ord. 607 § 1, 2009)
20.04.020 Interpretation.
The interpretation and application of the provisions of this title shall be held to be the minimum requirements which are adopted for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare. This code is to be interpreted as a whole, in view of the purpose set out in this title. If the general purpose of this development code conflicts with the specific purpose of any chapter of this development code, the specific purpose shall control. (Ord. 607 § 1, 2009)
20.04.030 Purpose.
The purpose of this code is two-fold: (A) to enact regulations to protect water and earth resources, fish and wildlife habitat, and public health and safety from the potential adverse impacts associated with clearing and grading private and public land in the town; and (B) to provide for the planning, security, design, construction, use, maintenance, repair and inspection of the public and private storm and surface water system. This code supplements other town ordinances and regulations regarding protection of the storm and surface water system.
Additionally, these regulations implement best management practices required to meet federal and state environmental law requirements. Their intent is to assure the quality of the water, preserve the integrity of the system, minimize the chance of flooding, and to provide for the enforcement of the provisions of this code. (Ord. 607 § 1, 2009)
20.04.040 Comprehensive stormwater management plan.
In January 2008 the town of Yarrow Point completed a comprehensive stormwater management plan, referred to herein as the “comprehensive stormwater management plan.” The primary purpose of this document was to inventory and hydraulically model the existing public stormwater system and then use this information to develop a corresponding capital improvement plan.
Any and all stormwater improvements proposed within the town right-of-way shall reflect the recommendations set forth in Chapter 5 of the comprehensive stormwater management plan. A copy is on file with the town clerk. (Ord. 607 § 1, 2009)
20.04.050 Stormwater guidelines.
Proposed public and private site development within the town of Yarrow Point is regulated by the current stormwater drainage guidelines, referred to herein as “stormwater guidelines.”
Any and all site development proposed within the town shall strictly adhere to these guidelines. A copy is on file with the town clerk. (Ord. 607 § 1, 2009)
20.04.060 Facility ownership.
A. The town owns all elements of the storm drainage system in public right-of-way and in easements or tracts dedicated to and accepted by the town, except to the extent private ownership is indicated as a matter of record.
B. The town may accept ownership (or other property rights) and responsibility for privately built drainage facilities when all of the following conditions are met:
1. Ownership of the facility by the town would provide a public benefit; and
2. Necessary and appropriate property rights are offered by the property owner at no cost; and
3. The facility substantially meets current engineering standards, as determined by the town, or is brought up to current engineering standards by the owner(s); and
4. There is access for town maintenance in accordance with criteria provided in the engineering standards; and
5. The town has adequate resources to maintain the facility; and
6. The facility is transferred to the town at no cost.
C. At no time will the town accept ownership of private detention facilities. (Ord. 607 § 1, 2009)
20.04.070 Related codes, regulations, and regulatory agencies.
A. The requirements of this title are in addition to other town codes and regulations.
B. In order to be in compliance with the provisions of this code, the applicant shall comply with the applicable concepts and engineering standards contained in the town’s current comprehensive stormwater management plan and the stormwater guidelines. Design and construction related items not referred to in these documents will be governed by the current edition and subsequent amendments to the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT’s) standard plans and specifications, or equivalent standards approved by the town engineer.
C. Requirements administered by other federal, state, and/or local agencies may also apply. (Ord. 607 § 1, 2009)