Title 18 - Unified Development Ordinance

 

18.365 Stream Corridor Requirements

18.365.010 Purpose and Findings.

  1. A.
    This ordinance is created to establish acceptable minimum requirements to preserve and protect stream corridors and other valuable aquatic riparian resources within the City.
  2. B.
    The Governing Body finds that stream corridors provide multiple benefits to the citizens of Overland Park, benefits which include (a) preservation of habitat for plants and animals; (b) protection of water quality and base flow potential through infiltration, filtration, runoff velocity control and sediment retention; (c) stabilization of stream banks thus minimizing bank erosion, stream migration and property damage due to stream bank instability; (d) temporary storage and velocity reduction of flood waters; (e) recreational and educational opportunities; (f) beautification and aesthetic enhancement of the City; (g) effective visual and auditory screening between adjoining land uses; and (h) enhance property value.
  3. C.
    Further, the Governing Body finds that proper management of stream corridors will continue to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Overland Park and that conservation and preservation of stream corridors is necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
  4. D.
    Further, the Governing Body finds that regulation of stream corridors by establishing acceptable minimum standards is an important component of the

    City's overall storm water management strategy and that such regulation is consistent with the provisions and goals of the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and other federal, state, and local requirements for water quality and environmental preservation.

  5. E.
    Further, the Governing Body finds that natural channels migrate in response to a variety of factors, including changes in upstream and downstream land uses, and property owners must consider the potential for migration when locating facilities.

(History: Ord. ZRR-2382 §1, 2002)

Effective on: 1/1/1901