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Section 2. Section 9.0500 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is amended by deleting the definition of "Response Time" therefrom. ectmn 3. Section 9.2510 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is amended ro provide: %2510 Nat. ural Resource Zone Siting_~Requirements~ If consistent with the approval criteria in EC 9.8865 Zon~ Chan~pProval _C'.riteria, the NR zone may be applied to wetlands~ water features and other natural areas that are: (1) Not included on the cit.v's acknowledged Goal 5 inventory and are: (a) Recognized as a locally outstanding natural resource area in an adopted plan; or (b) Less than 5 acres in size arid providing habitat for a federally listed rare, threatened, or endangered plant or animal species; or (c) Less ~(han 5 acres in size and serving at least 2 of the natural functions and values listed in EC 9.2500 Purp~ose ofNR Na..tural Resourg¢ Zone. (2) tncluded on the city's acknowledged Goal 5 inventory and are designated as "wetlands to be protected" or "wetlands to be enhanced for mitigation credit" on Map 3 of the adopted West Eugene Wetlands Plan and acquired by a public agency or non-profit conservation organization. Section 4_~ Subparagraphs (3)(c)3. and (4)(g) of Section 9.2520 of the Eugene Code, 197 t, are amended, and Subsection (4)(h) is deleted, to provide: 9.252~ Natural Resource ZoneLa_nd Use and Permit Requirements. The provisions of the NR zone do not exempt a person or property from state or ~bderal laws and regulations that protect water quality, wetlands, or other natural areas. In cases where the NR zone overlaps with the/WB wetland buffer overlay zone or the/WP waterside protection overlay zone, only the provisions of the NR zone are applied. (3) Uses Subject to Standards Review Approval. The following uses are permitted within the NR zone subject to the standards review process beginning with EC 9.8460 Purpose of Standards Review: (c) Construction of stormwater quality treatment facilities that use biofiltration methods, such as shallow grassy swales, constructed wetlands, and sedimentation ponds, and do not include adding impervious surfaces. Subject to EC 9.2530 Natural Resource Zone Development Standards (2) through (9). As used in this subsection: In areas not included on the city's acknowledged Goal 5 inventory, structures tbr the control of water are not considered impervious surfaces for the purposes of this section. Ordinance - 3