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the /WB overlay zone, there are 2 categories of uses: those allowed by the base zone <br /> or special area zone outside of the /WB area, and a more restrictive list of uses <br /> allowed within the /WB area. <br /> (1) Outside /WB Areas. The uses permitted in this overlay zone are the same as <br /> those permitted in the base zone or special area zone. <br /> (2) Within /WB Areas: <br /> (a) Uses permitted outright. The following uses are permitted within /WB <br /> areas, subject to the provisions in EC 9.4840 Prohibited Practices: <br /> 1. Removal of refuse and any fill that is in violation of local, state or <br /> federal regulations. Removal of fill must be consistent with State of <br /> Oregon Removal -Fill regulations. <br /> 2. Removal of non - native or invasive plant species included on a list <br /> approved by the planning director and kept on file at the city. <br /> 3. Replanting with native plant species included on a list approved by <br /> the planning director and kept on file at the city. <br /> 4. Channel maintenance to maintain stormwater conveyance and flood <br /> control capacity as required by local policies, state and federal <br /> regulations, and intergovernmental agreements. <br /> 5. Maintenance of existing utility facilities and easements to maintain <br /> access and promote safety, as required by local policies, state and <br /> federal regulations, and intergovernmental agreements. <br /> (b) Uses permitted subject to site review. The uses listed in this subsection <br /> are pennitted within areas, subject to the provisions in EC 9.4840 <br /> Prohibited Practices, and site review approval based on compliance with <br /> the EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Special Standards listed with each use. <br /> Where required, site review approval shall be secured prior to submission <br /> of an application for a development permit for development within the <br /> /WB overlay zone. Uses permitted within /WB areas subject to site review <br /> are: <br /> 1. Wetland or riparian area enhancement, restoration or creation <br /> activities that are consistent with adopted plans and policies, <br /> including: <br /> a. Construction of stormwater quality treatment facilities that do <br /> not include adding impervious surfaces, and that use <br /> biofiltration methods, such as shallow grassy swales, <br /> constructed wetlands, or ponds. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural <br /> Resource Special Standards (2) through (9). <br /> b. Impervious surfaces or topographic changes. Subject to EC <br /> 9.2530 Natural Resource Special Standards (2) through (9). <br /> 2. Construction of trails and pathways, boardwalks, viewing platforms, <br /> interpretive information kiosks and trail signs. Subject to EC <br /> 9.2530 Natural Resource Special Standards (2) through (13) and <br /> (15) through (18). <br /> Ordinance - 173 <br />