[R.O. 2008 §243.010; Ord. No. 2370 §1, 5-13-2008]
This Chapter shall be known as the "Olivette Stream Buffer Protection
Ordinance".
[R.O. 2008 §243.020; Ord. No. 2370 §1, 5-13-2008]
A. Findings. Whereas, the City Council of Olivette finds that
buffers adjacent to streams provide numerous benefits including:
1. Protecting, restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical and
biological integrity of streams and their water resources;
2. Removing pollutants delivered in urban stormwater;
3. Reducing erosion and controlling sedimentation;
4. Protecting and stabilizing stream banks;
5. Providing for infiltration of stormwater runoff;
6. Maintaining base flow of streams;
7. Contributing organic matter that is a source of food and energy for
the aquatic ecosystem;
8. Providing tree canopy to shade streams and promote desirable aquatic
habitat;
9. Providing riparian wildlife habitat;
10. Furnishing scenic value and recreational opportunity; and
11. Providing opportunities for the protection and restoration of greenspace.
B. Purposes. The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the
public health, safety, environment and general welfare; to minimize
public and private losses due to erosion, siltation and water pollution;
and to maintain stream water quality by provisions designed to:
1. Create buffer zones along the streams of Olivette for the protection
of water resources; and
2. Minimize land development within such buffers by establishing buffer
zone requirements and by requiring authorization for any such activities.
[R.O. 2008 §243.030; Ord. No. 2370 §1, 5-13-2008]
This Chapter is not intended to interfere with, abrogate or
annul any other ordinance, rule or regulation, Statute or other provision
of law. The requirements of this Chapter should be considered minimum
requirements and where any provision of this Chapter imposes restrictions
different from those imposed by any other ordinance, rule, regulation
or other provision of law, whichever provisions are more restrictive
or impose higher protective standards for human health or the environment
shall be considered to take precedence.