13.46.020 Need.
The city council finds that this chapter is necessary in order to:
A. Minimize or eliminate water quality degradation;
B. Prevent erosion and sedimentation in creeks, streams, ponds, lakes and other water bodies;
C. Protect property owners adjacent to existing and developing lands from increased runoff rates which could cause erosion of abutting property;
D. Preserve and enhance the suitability of waters for contact recreation, fishing, and other beneficial uses;
E. Preserve and enhance the aesthetic quality of the water;
F. Promote sound development policies which respect and preserve city surface water, ground water and sediment;
G. Enhance the safety of city roads and rights-of-way;
H. Decrease storm water-related damage to public and private property from existing and future runoff;
I. Protect the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the city;
J. Promote low impact development strategies that reduce impervious surface and storm water runoff. (Ord. 1032-10 § 2).