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A. Applicability. This chapter is applicable to discharges to stormwater, surface water, or ground water. The design, construction and maintenance requirements and standards on all projects subject to this chapter shall meet or exceed the thresholds, definitions and criteria contained in the following, in the following order of precedence:

1. This chapter; and

2. City of Everett Design and Construction Standards and Specifications for Development; and

3. The Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington.

B. Stormwater Drainage Review. Stormwater drainage review is required when a proposed project:

1. Results in two thousand square feet, or greater, of new plus replaced hard surface area; or

2. Has land disturbing activity of seven thousand square feet or greater; or

3. Converts three-quarters acre, or more, of vegetation to lawn or landscaped areas; or

4. Converts two and one-half acres, or more, of native vegetation to pasture.

Projects located in the combined sewer area that add net new impervious surface are governed by Chapter 14.08 EMC.

All projects and land disturbing activities are required to prevent erosion and control sediment leaving the site. Every effort must be made to prevent sediment from entering the storm drainage system and surface waters, and air quality must be preserved.

C. Stormwater Drainage Review and Approval. All stormwater drainage review and project site plans and designs prepared in connection with this chapter shall be submitted for review and approval by the director and/or designee. (Ord. 3880-22 § 4 (Exh. A), 2022.)