Chapter 20.50
AQUATIC DESIGNATION
Sections:
20.50.010 Aquatic designation defined.
20.50.060 Maximum building height.
20.50.070 Setbacks and lot coverage.
20.50.010 Aquatic designation defined.
The aquatic environment designation is defined as the area waterward of the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of all streams and rivers, and all lakes, together with their underlying lands and their water column; including, but not limited to: streamways, bedlands, wetlands and shorelands. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
20.50.020 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of the aquatic designation is to protect, restore, and manage the unique characteristics and resources of the areas waterward of the ordinary high water mark (OHWM). (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
20.50.030 Permitted uses.
None. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
20.50.040 Conditional uses.
A. Aquaculture.
B. Boating facilities.
C. In-stream structures.
D. Mining.
E. Piers, docks, and floats.
F. Roads and railways.
G. Signs.
H. Utilities.
I. Dredging.
J. Grading.
K. Shoreline stabilization. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
20.50.050 Prohibited uses.
A. Commercial development.
B. Industrial development.
C. Residential development.
D. Solid waste, with the exception of solid waste conveyance systems that may transit the area.
E. Mining. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
20.50.060 Maximum building height.
The maximum building height shall be the minimum necessary to meet the engineering or statutory requirements of the use, although no height limit for bridges is established by this title. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
20.50.070 Setbacks and lot coverage.
Setbacks and lot coverage are generally not applicable to this chapter; when applicable, uses shall endeavor to establish the minimum practical footprint over the Nooksack River that is necessary to achieve their intended purpose while complying with statutory and engineering design requirements. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)