Storm drainage control facilities, temporary erosion control facilities and landscaping shall be provided on-site to the end that the volume and velocity of stormwaters leaving the site are not significantly different than if the land were left in its natural state. Land disturbed during the development process but not built upon shall be landscaped.

(Ord. No. 2006-09, Exh. A, § 11.010, 12-20-2006)

Site cleared for development but upon which no construction activities are under way shall be protected from erosion using best management practices as identified by the US Department of Agriculture Soils Conservation Service.

(Ord. No. 2006-09, Exh. A, § 11.020, 12-20-2006)

Vegetation along streams, wetlands, drainage areas or water sources shall be retained in a natural state or may be supplemented to improve its natural function according to the requirements of the critical areas district (CR), section 27.20.030.

(Ord. No. 2006-09, Exh. A, § 11.030, 12-20-2006)

Grading of land requires a city grading permit, provided all graded areas not built upon immediately are planted immediately following any disturbance. Planting can be accomplished by hydro-seeding, hand planing, or mechanical planting and should be tailored to the conditions on-site and may require engineering review under the international building code as determined by the city building official.

(Ord. No. 2006-09, Exh. A, § 11.040, 12-20-2006)

Plant material used shall be equivalent to available nursery-grown stock or better.

(Ord. No. 2006-09, Exh. A, § 11.050, 12-20-2006)