ARTICLE IV. - SOURCE WATER PROTECTION AREA—BRANDYWINE CREEK, UPSTREAM OF THE DRINKING WATER INTAKE AND RACEWAY


Sec. 11-100. - Scope.

This article applies only to the source water protection area as defined by Chapter 48 Zoning, Article IX, Division 4, Source Water Protection Area Ordinance—Brandywine Creek, upstream of drinking water intake and raceway.

(Ord. No. 09-044, § 5, 8-27-09)

Sec. 11-101. - Snow and ice removal.

(a)

It is prohibited to place snow or ice from plowing or shoveling in the Brandywine Creek, any other surface water body or the city's drinking water raceway.

(b)

Conditions permitting, city and Delaware Department of Transportation snow and ice removal operations shall utilize materials and techniques to protect water quality.

(Ord. No. 09-044, § 5, 8-27-09)

Sec. 11-102. - Government owned parks and open space.

(a)

Employ environmentally sensitive land management techniques.

(b)

Where appropriate, comply with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service — Delaware Conservation Practice Standards for Riparian Forest Buffer, Code 391, May 2001, or as amended in the future.

(Ord. No. 09-044, § 5, 8-27-09)

Sec. 11-103. - Administrative rules.

The department of public works may draft rules as deemed necessary regarding implementation of this article subject to review and approval by the administrative board.

(Ord. No. 09-044, § 5, 8-27-09)