(1) All shoreline development shall comply with the applicable requirements of the city’s comprehensive stormwater plan, Comprehensive Plan, stormwater management performance standards and the current edition of the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington to prevent impacts to water quality and stormwater quantity that would result in a net loss of shoreline ecological functions, or a significant impact to aesthetic qualities, or recreational opportunities.

(2) Stormwater Management Facilities. Stormwater management facilities are limited to stormwater dispersion outfalls and bioswales. They may be allowed within the outer 25 percent of the buffer of Category III or IV wetlands only; provided, that:

(3) Low impact development (LID) facilities that do not substantially change the character of the shoreline, such as vegetation filter strips, grass lined swales, vegetated bioretention and infiltration facilities, are encouraged for development allowed in SMA jurisdiction.

(4) Use of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers in or near the land/water interface shall be restricted by employing native vegetation where feasible and by strict control of application. Aerial application within SMA jurisdiction is prohibited unless as part of a public agency program for control of noxious species, or specific pests for quarantine or public health purposes or for a crisis exemption. (Ord. 1373 § 46, 2014).