18.65.314 Critical aquifer recharge areas – Protection.
To protect critical aquifer recharge areas, in accordance with Chapter 36.70A RCW, in addition to the terms of this chapter the following code provisions are established to further protect critical aquifer recharge areas: Chapters 13.25, 13.30, 14.60 and 16.15 CMC.
(1) Development that will not cause contaminants to enter the aquifer may be permitted in critical aquifer recharge areas.
(2) The City shall impose development conditions to prevent degradation of critical aquifer recharge areas. Development conditions shall be based on all known, available, and reasonable methods of prevention, control and treatment (“AKART”).
(3) The proposed activity must comply with the water source protection requirements and recommendations of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, State Department of Ecology, State Department of Health, and Public Health – Seattle and King County.
(4) The proposed activity must be designed and constructed in accordance with the City’s stormwater manuals adopted in Chapter 13.25 CMC. (Ord. 09-19 § 9 (Exh. D); Ord. 06-17 § 4 (Exh. B))