16.15.330 Riparian buffer zone development standards and alterations.
The following standards apply to development proposals and alterations on sites within the RBZ, subject to the exceptions provided in CMC 16.15.315 and 16.15.320(6) and (7):
(1) The following development is not permitted in the RBZ:
(a) New structures, including accessory buildings and nonresidential structures;
(b) New impervious surfaces;
(c) Removal of native vegetation;
(d) Grading, clearing, filling, or other related land disturbing activity, other than for approved restoration work.
(2) If an existing lot does not have sufficient buildable area outside of the RBZ (5,000 square feet), the following shall apply:
(a) Structures must be located to the non-RBZ area to the extent practicable;
(b) If the lot has no buildable area outside of the RBZ, all structures and development must be sited to have the least impact on the floodplain and riparian habitat;
(c) Other site development and nonresidential structures are not permitted in the RBZ;
(d) Roads and access driveways to the site are not permitted in the RBZ, except if they are the sole and least impactful access to the site. No new stream crossings are allowed to provide access to flood-prone sites. (Ord. 12-20 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 06-17 § 3 (Exh. A))