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A. For purposes of regulation of activities subject to this chapter, the City hereby adopts by reference the Stormwater Manual as defined in this chapter.

B. New development and redevelopment projects utilizing low impact development practices shall refer to the Stormwater Manual for design recommendations.

C. For purposes of regulation of activities subject to this chapter, the City hereby adopts by reference the most current version of the “City of Vancouver Engineering Services General Requirements and Details for the Design and Construction of Water, Sanitary Sewer and Surface Water Systems” (General Requirements). The General Requirements are intended to supplement and clarify the Stormwater Manual to provide guidance for and tailor to local conditions. The General Requirements may also adopt measures that are deemed equivalent by the Washington State Department of Ecology.

D. For purposes of providing technical assistance concerning City operations, the City hereby adopts by reference the most current version of "The City of Vancouver’s Best Management Practices for the Operation and Maintenance of Publicly-owned Property".

E. At least one copy of each manual adopted in this section shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. The manuals may also be made available for use and examination by the public at the Office of the Director, or on the City website.

F. Where provisions of this chapter or manuals adopted under this section conflict with other manuals adopted under this section, or with other provisions of the Vancouver Municipal Code, the more stringent requirements, which have the most protective effect on water quality, shall apply. (Ord. M-4179 § 35, 2016; Ord. M-3920 § 3, 2009)