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Interim Storm Water Ordinance August 6, 1993 Page 4 The attached draft interim ordinance is based on the model ordinance provided by Met Council as a suggested vehicle for adopting NURP standards and BMP’s. I have revised the format of the model ordinance to conform with our code format, and have revised language and omitted or added language in a first attempt to tailor this to Orono ’s situation. However, there may be some basic philosophical and policy questions that, as this ordinance is reviewed by Planning Commission and Council, will result in additional significant changes. The original m'xiel ordinarice with my notes is included as Exhibit D. Highlights of Proposed Ordinance Please briefly review the attached outline of headings and subheadings within the proposed ordinance, which would become new Section 10.57 of the Zoning Code, immediately following Section 10.55 (Flood Plain and Wetlanus Management) and Section 10.56 (Shoreland Regulations). The subdivisions entitled "Statutory Authorization," "Findings," and "Purpose" contain general statements about the authority and need for a storm water management ordinance. Subdivision 4, "Definitions", provides meanings for terms which are generally not defined elsewhere in the zoning or subdivision codes. Note that the definition of "land disturbing or development activities" appears to be all inclusive of activity which might range from as small a project as adding a sidewalk or patio to developing an 80 acre subdivision. Subdivision 5 goes on to say that for any such activity that requires a building permit, subdivision approval or "permit to allow land disturbing activities (i.e. a land alteration permit), a site-specific storm water management plan must be submitted and approved. The tew exemptions listed in the model ordinance suggest that virtually all construction projects, minor or major, must address storm water issues. From an administrative standpoint, we may have to more closely define which types of permits can be issued without triggering a storm water management plan. This might be done by a future Council resolution or decided now and just (