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OOOti87 <br /> off site effects by minimizing clearing, compaction and <br /> overall site disturbance, while maximizing vegetated areas <br /> for stormwater infiltration. Methods to accomplish this <br /> standard shall include, in order of preference: <br /> a. on-site infiltration through the retention of <br /> undisturbed, vegetated areas <br /> b. structural or engineered infiltration measures, such as <br /> trenches or retention ponds, which reduce the amount of <br /> runoff <br /> C. detention structures that reduce the rate of runoff. <br /> Areas to which the standard applies shall include individual <br /> lots or a new development as a whole. If applied to a <br /> development as a whole, the applicant must provide for <br /> installation and maintenance of proposed stormwater <br /> management facilities. Applicants shall be required to submit <br /> documentation which indicates compliance with the specified <br /> standard. <br /> An individual lot of 80,000 square feet or more in size <br /> created by deed or plat in accordance with Orange County <br /> Subdivision Regulations prior to the adoption of this <br /> provision shall be exempt from this requirement upon <br /> submittal of a site plan which demonstrates that the develop <br /> ment of the property is in accordance with the intent of this <br /> provision to minimize overall site disturbance; <br /> maximize maintenance of vegetated areas for stormwater <br /> infiltration; and protect critical drainageways and waterways <br /> from direct runoff impacts. <br /> ORDINANCE AMENDMENT(S) : <br /> 6.24.6 Impervious Surface Regulated in Protected Watersheds <br /> REVISE <br /> An impervious surface is a surface composed of any <br /> material which impedes or prevents the natural <br /> infiltration of water into the soil. Such surfaces <br /> shall include, but not be limited to, streets and <br /> parking areas, sidewalks, patios and structures which <br /> cover the land. As a watershed becomes developed the <br /> amount of impervious surface increases causing a <br /> decrease in soil absorption of stormwater runoff and an <br /> increase in direct runoff to streams and other water <br /> bodies resulting in an increase in potential water <br /> pollution. <br /> In order to promote infiltration of stormwater runoff <br /> into the soil and to minimize direct and immediate <br /> runoff into streams and water supply impoundments, <br />