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12/5/2005 All existing structures and impervious surfaces may remain, subject to the provisions of Article 33 (Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Structures and Parking) of the Zoning Ordinance. Structures within the creek setback may be modified only in accordance with Article 33 and the Use Permit provisions of Subsection 3 above." SECTION 27. That Article 36 (Streetscape Provisions), Section 36.1 (Purpose) is hereby amended and a new Section 36.9 (Stormwater Control) of the Redwood City Zoning Code is hereby added to read as follows: "Sec. 36.1 Purpose. To encourage greater variety and quality design in the general streetscape by prescribing fence, landscape and stormwater control regulations, which will improve the overall appearance of individual properties, neighborhoods and the City." "Sec. 36.9 Stormwater Control. Sidewalks, park strips and drainage design shall be integrated into adjacent development where possible to provide for the treatment of stormwater prior to discharge to creeks, other watercourses or channels, or the storm drain system. Techniques that may be allowed include, but are not limited to, the use of park strips for infiltration of runoff, the use of permeable materials for sidewalks and the use of vegetated swales rather than asphalt or concrete ditches for drainage. All such methods are subject to review and approval by the Engineering and Construction Division. Stormwater control measures shall be consistent with the provisions of Section 32.12 (Stormwater Treatment) of the Zoning Ordinance and of Chapter 27 A (Stormwater Treatment Measures and Maintenance Program) of the Municipal Code, as that Section and Chapter, respectively, may be amended from time to time." SECTION 28. That Article 43 (Variances), Section 43.1 (Variances) of the Redwood City Zoning Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec. 43.1 Variances. The Zoning Administrator shall have the power to grant variances from the terms of this Ordinance in respect to height regulations, minimum building site areas, minimum average lot widths, minimum lot frontages, lot coverages, minimum pervious areas, yard requirements and off-street parking and loading facilities, in accordance with this Article." SECTION 29. That Article 45 (Architectural Permits), Section 45.8 (Architectural Standards) of the Redwood City Zoning Code is hereby amended to add a new Subsection 45.8 (I) to read as follows: "Sec. 45.8 Architectural Standards. I. The provision of permeable areas and drainage design appropriate to capture and treat stormwater runoff prior to its discharge from the site including, but not limited to, the use of vegetated swales, landscape Atty/Ord/Ord.243 111505 1130-336 20 . """"'-'-----'-'-----'-----"'"