§ 16.40.140.4.9. Waterway development.

A.

Prior to any excavation or fill to create waterways or canals in a proposed subdivision, a final plat in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be approved by the City Council.

B.

No building permit shall be issued by the City for waterway lots until waterway bank stabilization has been completed, meets City standards and been approved by the engineering department.

C.

The standards regulating waterway development are as follows:

1.

Minimum width and depth of waterways. All waterways created by dredge and fill shall have a minimum width of 100 feet measured from top of bank to top of bank, or from seawall to seawall. Where a finger projection of land is proposed that exceeds 1,400 feet in length, the minimum width of the waterway shall be 200 feet. The minimum depth of any canal at mean sea level shall be six feet at the center of the canal.

2.

Dedication of canal waterways. The City may accept the dedication of waterways except that portion within two feet of any seawall line. Maintenance of such waterways and seawalls shall be the responsibility of the abutting lot owners. The responsibility for maintenance of all canal waterways shall be clearly set forth on the final plat. Dedication of such waterways may reserve the right to abutting owners to construct docks in accordance with regulations at the time a permit is requested.

3.

Methods of enhancing tidal flow. The applicant shall indicate on the paving and drainage plans his proposed methods to augment tidal action and prevent stagnation in canals.

(Code 1992, § 16.40.140.4.9)