The following public or private uses and activities are exempt from the regulations of this chapter:Ī. Emergency procedures or emergency activities undertaken by public or private parties which are necessary for the protection of public health, safety and welfare.ī. Maintenance and repair of buildings, structures, yards, gardens or other activities or uses that were in existence prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in these regulations.Ĭ. 15.342.040 Activities exempt from these regulations. The boundaries of the SC overlay subdistrict are typically located at a logical top of bank, or where no obvious top of bank exists, are located at a distance 50 feet from the edge of the wetland. This information is contained in more detail in a document titled “ City of Newberg, Stream Corridors as a Goal 5 Resource.” This document includes a Goal 5 ESEE (economic, social, environment and energy consequences) analysis and was the basis for the preparation of this chapter. The boundaries of the SC areas were established by an ecologist analyzing several environmental values including erosion potential, wildlife habitat, riparian water quality protection, floodplain water quality protection, natural condition, and ecological integrity. The delineated stream corridor overlay subdistrict is described by boundary lines delineated on the City of Newberg zoning map indicated with an SC symbol. Unless specifically exempted by NMC 15.342.040, these regulations apply to the following:Ī. New structures, additions, accessory structures, decks, addition of concrete or other impervious surfaces ī. Any action requiring a development permit by this code Ĭ. Changing of topography by filling or grading ĭ. Installation or expansion of utilities including but not limited to phone, cable TV, electrical, wastewater, storm drain, water or other utilities Į. Installation of pathways, bridges, or other physical improvements which alter the lands within the stream corridor overlay subdistrict. The regulations of this chapter apply to the portion of any lot or development site which is within an SC overlay subdistrict. 15.342.020 Where these regulations apply. Additionally, the provisions of this subdistrict do not provide measures for the public acquisition of private property. This subdistrict does not provide for or authorize public access to private properties designated within this subdistrict. The designation of lands within this subdistrict is used to provide reasonable regulation of development in or adjacent to stream corridors. protect, conserve, enhance, and maintain the Willamette River Greenway.” The subdistrict allows for a balance of protection of open space, scenic and natural resources and environmentally sensitive development. ensure that adequate land shall be retained in permanent open space use and that natural scenic and historic resources are protected.” Furthermore, this subdistrict is intended to “. . . The purpose of the stream corridor (SC) overlay subdistrict is to implement the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan relating to open space, scenic, and natural resources which are intended to “. . . 15.342.020 Where these regulations apply.ġ5.342.040 Activities exempt from these regulations.ġ5.342.050 Activities requiring a Type I process.ġ5.342.060 Restoration standards for Type I process.ġ5.342.070 Activities requiring a Type II process.ġ5.342.080 Plan submittal requirements for Type II activities.ġ5.342.090 Mitigation requirements for Type II activities.ġ5.342.100 Type III process for exceptions and variances.ġ5.342.110 Prohibited uses and activities.ġ5.342.130 Procedure for adjusting and amending the delineated stream corridor.ġ5.342.140 Stream corridor impact report (SCIR) and review criteria.
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