(1)
An expanding population and increased construction of improvements on land coupled with inadequate drainage control have led to stormwater runoff problems affecting both lives and properties. These problems contribute to: 1) increased sedimentation in ponds, creeks, and rivers; 2) degradation of water quality and fish and wildlife habitat through uncontrolled, excess discharge of increased water runoff and transmission of contaminants such as nutrients, oil, grease, and other detrimental substances; 3) uncontrolled water runoff on streets and highways; and 4) erosion and flooding of adjacent and downstream properties.
(2)
Future problems could be reduced if building and construction activities, both public and private, provide for adequate stormwater quality and quantity controls. To help protect individual property rights, preserve fish habitat, and promote sound development activities which respect and preserve water quality, Lewis County has adopted the following requirements for both temporary and long-term stormwater management.
(3)
The provisions of this Chapter are intended to guide and advise those who conduct new development or redevelopment within Lewis County. The provisions establish the minimum level of compliance which must be met to permit a property to be developed or redeveloped, as defined below, within Lewis County.
(Ord. 1161 § 1, (1998))