For all development activities in the Intensely Developed Areas,
the applicant shall identify any environmental or natural feature
described below and meet all of the following standards:
A. Development
activities shall be designed and implemented to minimize destruction
of forest and woodland vegetation.
B. All
roads, bridges, and utilities are prohibited in a Habitat Protection
Area, unless no feasible alternative exists. If a road, bridge, or
utility is authorized, the design, construction, and maintenance shall:
(1) Provide maximum erosion protection;
(2) Minimize negative impact on wildlife, aquatic life, and their habitats;
and
(3) Maintain hydrologic process and water quality.
C. All
development activities that must cross or affect streams shall be
designed to:
(1) Reduce increases in flood frequency and severity that are attributable
to development;
(2) Retain tree canopy so as to maintain stream water temperature within
normal variation;
(3) Provide a natural substrate for stream beds; and
(4) Minimize adverse water quality and quantity impacts of stormwater.
D. All development and redevelopment activities shall include stormwater
management technologies that reduce pollutant loadings by at least
10% below the level of pollution on the site prior to development
or redevelopment as provided in Critical Area 10% Rule Guidance Manual
— Fall 2003, and as may be subsequently amended.