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08/26/2019 EXHIBIT B (CHAPTER 27 AMENDMENTS) CHAPTER 27A - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL PROGRAM ARTICLE II. - STORMWATER TREATMENT MEASURES AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Sec. 27A.35. - PURPOSE AND INTENT: This article is necessary to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the people of Redwood City and the surrounding region from water quality degradation caused by stormwater run-off. This article has been enacted and shall be implemented in a manner consistent with the requirements of the SSB California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) applicable to the City of Redwood City. This article shall be supplemental to the requirements of Article I, of Chapter 27A, of the Redwood City Municipal Code, with respect to stormwater. Sec. 27A.36. - DEFINITIONS: The following words and phrases, whenever used in this article, shall be as set forth below: GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE: Means the construction and retrofit of storm drainage to reduce runoff volumes, disperse runoff to vegetated areas, harvest and use runoff where feasible, promote infiltration and evapotranspiration, and use bio -retention and other natural systems to detain and treat runoff before it reaches our creeks and Bay. Green Infrastructure facilities include, but are not limited to, pervious pavement, infiltration basins, bio -retention facilities or "raingardens", green roofs, and rainwater harvesting systems. Green Infrastructure can be incorporated into construction on new and previously developed parcels, as well as new and rebuilt streets, roads, and other infrastructure within the public right-of-way. GROUP —1 C.3 REGULATED PROJECT: Shall mean ' as hereafter . ded by Order Ne R2 9004 0094 .,r....development prolects as defined by Provision C.3.b.ii of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP), Order No. R2-2015-0049, NPDES Permit No. CAS612008. This includes public and private protects that create and/or replace 10,000 square feet or more of impervious surface, and restaurants, retail gasoline outlets, auto service facilities, and uncovered parking lots (stand-alone or part of another use) that create and/or replace 5,000 square feet or more of impervious surface ATTY/ORD.488/CC ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 & 27A—GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE ORDINANCE NO. 2465 REV: 06-20-19 PR MUFF NO. 802 Page 4 of 9