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CANE CREEK WATERSHED <br />a) Defining Boundaries <br />7, ­0 k- <br />The watershed boundary extends to the ridgeline. The critical area extends one mile from the <br />normal pool elevation, or to the ridgeline of the watershed, which ever comes first. <br />The boundaries of the critical area may be extended by the local government. Major landmarks <br />such as roads or property lines may be used to delineate the boundaries if they are immediately <br />adjacent to the ridgeline or I -mile boundary as appropriate. <br />Local governments are responsible for delineating the normal pool elevation for reservoirs. This <br />information is used to determine the boundaries of the critical area. These boundaries must be <br />submitted by the local government using 1:24, 000 USGS topographic maps. <br />b) Stormwater Controls <br />Wet water detention ponds for residential developments are permitted in the watershed to provide <br />additional stormwater control. They are not permitted within the critical area. <br />Stormwater controls for non - residential developments are also permitted outside of the critical <br />area. Engineered controls are not limited to wet water detention ponds, but must be handled <br />on a case -by -case basis. <br />It is the responsibility of local government to assure the proper operation and maintenance of <br />engineered stormwater controls, lire local government. <br />- must inspect the controls at least once a year, <br />- must maintain records of inspections, <br />- may charge reasonable inspection fees, and <br />- must require posting of security for maintenance <br />If the system fails to function properly, the local government must order the owning entity to <br />correct the problem, and may impose civil penalties and pursue other available remedies. <br />c) Stream Buffers <br />Stream buffers of 100' feet are required on both sides of perennial streams. It is recommended <br />(but not required) that the first 25' of the buffer remain as natural vegetation. No new <br />development is allowed in the buffer. Public projects such as road crossings and greenways may <br />be allowed where no practicable alternative exists. <br />Within the critical area, it is recommended by the Rules that construction of roads through <br />stream buffers be avoided to extent practicable, and that impervious surface be minimized in the <br />construction of roads, bridges, and non - residential development. <br />28 <br />