§ 14-262 — Purpose

Sec. 14-262. - Purpose.

(a) The purpose of this division is to achieve the goals of the Act and Section 14-201 by establishing criteria to implement the following objectives: prevent a net increase in nonpoint source pollution from new development and development on previously developed land where the runoff was treated by a water quality protection best management practice, achieve a ten percent reduction in nonpoint source pollution from development on previously developed land where the runoff was not treated by one or more water quality best management practices, and achieve a 40 percent reduction in nonpoint source pollution from agricultural and silvicultural uses. (b) In order to achieve these goals and objectives, the criteria in this division establishes performance standards to minimize erosion and sedimentation potential, reduce land application of nutrients and toxins, maximize rainwater infiltration, and ensure the long-term performance of the measures employed. (c) The criteria in this division became mandatory on January 1, 2005. They are supplemental to the various planning and zoning concepts employed by the City in granting, denying, or modifying requests to rezone, subdivide, or to use and develop land in Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas. (d) The City has incorporated the criteria in this division into its comprehensive plan and subdivision ordinance and may incorporate the criteria in this division into such other ordinances and regulations as may be appropriate, in accordance with Code of Virginia, § 62.1-44.15:74 and Title 9, Agency 25, Chapter 830, Parts V (9VAC25-830-160 et seq.), VI (9VAC25-830-180 et seq.), and VII (9VAC25-830-200 et seq.) of the Virginia Administrative Code. The criteria may be employed in conjunction with other planning and zoning concepts to protect the quality of State waters.

(Code 2004, § 50-330; Code 2015, § 14-262; Code 2020, § 14-262; Ord. No. 2014-116-89, § 2, 5-27-2014)