CITY OF DES MOINES SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM

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Des Moines Shoreline Master Program enter Puget Sound in Des Moines are not shorelines of the state, the mouths of these streams form subestuaries within the City’s shoreline jurisdiction along the marine shorelines. GOAL A. Protect and restore the ecological functions of subestuaries within shoreline jurisdiction, and their continuity and connectivity, by regulating development on surrounding lands on either side of the stream channel and/or near the stream mouth. POLICIES 1. Development standards along stream portions lying within shoreline jurisdiction shall be regulated by this Program and be at least as protective as the City’s critical areas regulations in order to achieve no net loss of ecological functions. 3.2.8 Conservation and Restoration Element Purpose and Intent: This is an element for the preservation of the natural shoreline resources, considering such characteristics as scenic vistas, parkways, water quality, vegetation, beaches and other valuable natural or aesthetic features. This element also promotes and encourages restoration of shoreline functions and ecological processes that have been impaired as a result of past development activities. 3.2.8.1 Shoreline Stabilization Purpose and Intent: This is a sub-element for balancing protection of existing development with conservation and restoration of coastal processes and beach resources. GOALS A. Where necessary to protect existing or planned development, encourage shoreline stabilization designs that minimize alterations and adverse effects to natural coastal processes and ensure no net loss of ecological function POLICIES 1. Where protection of existing structures within shoreline jurisdiction is needed, contiguous property owners needing stabilization should be encouraged to participate. 2. Shoreline stabilization activities that may necessitate new or increased shoreline stabilization on the same or other affected properties where there has been no previous need for protection should be discouraged. 3. New development and shoreline dependent uses should be encouraged to locate so new shoreline stabilization measures are not needed. 4. Structural solutions to reduce shoreline damage should be allowed only after it is demonstrated that nonstructural solutions are not practical. 5. Whenever shoreline stabilization is needed, natural berms and vegetation should be favored over structural means. Department of Ecology approval effective November 1, 2010 28 Adopted by City of Des Moines Ordinance No. 1502
Des Moines Shoreline Master Program 6. Naturalistic shoreline protection measures should be encouraged for bluff and shore stabilization, such as creation of beaches that absorb and dissipate wave energy. 7. Breakwater construction should be considered only in marine shoreline environments where the need to protect existing or planned development from high wave action is essential. 3.2.8.2 Water Quality Purpose and Intent: This is a sub-element for the preservation and improvement of water quality in waterbodies that influence the City’s shoreline resources. GOAL A. Prevent further deterioration of water quality and storm water quantity that would result in a net loss of shoreline ecological functions, significant impact to aesthetic qualities, or recreational opportunities, and improve water quality in the City’s marine waters and streams. POLICIES 1. Minimize the discharge of pollutants from the Marina and boats into the waters of Puget Sound through the protection of critical aquifer recharge areas and surface waters from contamination using the federal Environmental Protection Agency water quality criteria for freshwater bodies and the state Department of Ecology water quality standards for surface waters of the state. 2. Encourage the implementation of capital improvement projects in Des Moines identified by the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program. 3. Minimize the likelihood of toxic spills and react appropriately when such spills occur. 4. Require redesign or modification of facilities contributing to pollution through toxic spills, to guard against future spills and reduce the risk of accidental spills. 5. Expand the City’s water quality monitoring program implemented through its Surface Water Management Program. 6. Work with county and state programs to develop clean-up plans for those waterbodies in the City that have exceeded state water quality standards. 3.2.8.3 Vegetation Conservation Purpose and Intent: This is a sub-element to recognize and protect the variety of functions provided by native vegetation in the nearshore environment. In addition to protecting life and property by reducing the hazard of slope failures or accelerated erosion, ecological functions include habitat formation and preservation and bank or bluff stability. Department of Ecology approval effective November 1, 2010 Adopted by City of Des Moines Ordinance No. 1502 29
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