§ 8178-8.4.2.6. Stormwater management landscaping.

a.

The siting and design of stormwater management landscaping shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Agency for conformance with regulations aimed at stormwater quality control. Landscape design features shall include but not be limited to the following:

1.

Graded surfaces shall convey runoff to bioretention stormwater treatment facilities, vegetated swales, and other landscape areas.

2.

To avoid flooding, overflow from large storms shall discharge to another landscaped area or the storm drain system.

3.

The designed water flow shall not cause erosion or damage to required parking area features and pavement.

4.

Plant material shall be selected to withstand inundation of water and be capable of pollutant uptake. Stormwater management landscaping shall not interfere with the movement of vehicles, pedestrians, or bicycles and shall not impede public access to the shoreline.

b.

Stormwater management landscaping may count towards the required minimum site coverage for the landscape area if the following criteria are met:

1.

The stormwater management landscaping does not compromise the number, type, size, location, or health of protected trees.

2.

The stormwater management landscaping does not compromise required landscape screening requirements.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 6, 6-21-2016)