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(e) Removal of vegetation by non - chemical means within a strip not to exceed <br /> 15 feet wide where a publicly owned property within the /WP overlay zone <br /> abuts private property that is not within a /WP area, and only when <br /> deemed necessary by the public works director to protect human health <br /> and safety or to prevent a nuisance. <br /> (3) Uses Permitted Within /WP Areas Subject to Site Review. Within /WP <br /> areas, the following uses are permitted, subject to the provisions in EC 9.4740 <br /> Prohibited Practices and site review approval based on compliance with EC <br /> 9.2530 Natural Resource Special Standards. Where required, site review <br /> approval must be secured prior to the application for a development permit for <br /> development within the /WP overlay zone. Uses permitted subject to site <br /> review are: <br /> (a) Realignment and reconfiguration of channels and pond banks. Subject to <br /> EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Special Standards (2), (3), and (5) through <br /> ( <br /> (b) Construction of stormwater quality treatment facilities that do not include <br /> adding impervious surfaces and that use biofiltration methods, such as <br /> shallow grassy swales, constructed wetlands, or ponds. Subject to EC <br /> 9.2530 Natural Resource Special Standards (2) though (9). <br /> (c) Construction of public improvements (including but not limited to streets, <br /> sanitary and storm sewers, bridges, bikeways, pedestrian paths, <br /> maintenance access roads and public utilities) required by this land use <br /> code or specified in adopted plans. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural <br /> Resource Special Standards (2) through (10), and (13) through (19). <br /> (d) Maintenance of existing utility easements to maintain access and promote <br /> safety, and as required by local policies, state and federal regulations, and <br /> intergovernmental agreements. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource <br /> Special Standards (2), (3), and (5) through (9). Utility companies shall <br /> submit to the city a notice of easement maintenance activities within the <br /> /WP area describing the nature and extent of the activities 15 days prior to <br /> commencing the activities. <br /> (e) Wetland or riparian area enhancement, restoration or creation activities <br /> that are consistent with adopted plans and policies, including construction <br /> of stormwater quality treatment facilities that use biofiltration methods, <br /> such as shallow grassy swales, constructed wetlands, and ponds. Subject <br /> to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Special Standards (2) through (9). <br /> 9.4740 Prohibited Practices. Practices that are not specifically allowed, and that would <br /> adversely affect water quality or damage wildlife habitat, are prohibited within /WP <br /> areas. Prohibited practices include, but are not limited to, the following: <br /> (1) Storage of chemical herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers or other hazardous or <br /> toxic materials. <br /> (2) Depositing or dumping any material imported from off -site, except for soils or <br /> Ordinance - 168 <br />