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ammilmolum <br /> asiprovided in 4.2. <br /> (b) For purposes of this section, an artificial obstruction is <br /> other than a natural Obstruction, that is capable of reduci <br /> carrying capacity of a Stream Or 'that may accumulate debris <br /> reduce the flood carrying capacity of a stream. A natural <br /> includes any rock, tree, gravel, or analogous natural matte] <br /> obstruction and has been located within the floodway by a II( <br /> 4.2 PERMISSIBLE USES WITHIN FLOODWAYS <br /> The following uses may be made of floodways as a matter of right and a <br /> to this ordinance: <br /> (a) general farming, pasture, outdoor plant nurseries, horticult1 <br /> wildlife: sanctuary, game farm, and other similar agricultura: <br /> and related uses; <br /> (b) ground level loading areas, parking areas, aircraft runways a <br /> similar ground level area uses; <br /> (c) lawns, gardens, play areas and other similar uses; <br /> (d) golf courses, tennis courts, driving ranges, archery ranges, <br /> grounds, parks, hiking or horseback riding; <br /> (e) streets, bridges, overhead utility lines, railway lines and ri <br /> creek and storm drainage facilities, sewage or waste treatment <br /> outlets, dams, water supply intake structures, and other simil <br /> community or utility uses; <br /> (f) temporary facilities (for a specified number of days) such as <br /> circuses, carnivals, or similar transient amusement enterprise: <br /> (g) boat docks, ramp, piers or similar structures. <br /> 4.3 CONSTRUCTION WITHIN FLOODWAYS AND FLOODPLAINS RESTRICTED <br /> (a) No structure may be constructed and no substantial improvement <br /> existing structure may take place within any floodway. <br /> 0. • <br />