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(3) (4) native species as called for in adopted plans or policies. (b) Removal of vegetation shall be the minimum necessary for the proposed use and shall avoid removal of native vegetation to the extent practicable. (c) Clearing of more than o. l contiguous acre of vegetation on slopes greater than 5 percent must be either: 1. Conducted between April 15 and October 15 of the same year, or 2. Preceded by approval of an erosion and sedimentation control plan by the planning director, which must be implemented throughout the clearing process. (d) Clearing of vegetation that is not in preparation for development must be followed by replanting in accordance with the requirements of this section. (e) Removal or destruction of rare, threatened or endangered plant species is restricted (see prohibited practices provisions of the NR zone, IWB Wetland Buffer overlay zone and /WP waterside Protection overlay zone.) (f) The provisions of EC 6.815 Obnoxious_Vggetation - Definitions, Prohibitions, Abatement through EC 6.845 obnoxious Vegetation - Enforcement and Discharge of Duties do not apply to the provisions of this section, with regard to the removal of vegetation and mowing. Planting and Replanting: (a) Replanting of areas cleared of existing vegetation must be completed within 90 days following the removal or clearing, unless otherwise approved by the planning director or decision- maker. (b) Planting and replanting with seed shall be timed so that germination occurs prior to November 15, unless the germination requirements of the seed require otherwise, in which case germination shall be accomplished at the earliest date practicable. (c) Planting and replanting shall be done with native species from a list approved by the planning director and kept on file at the city. Stormwater Drainage: - (a) Runoff from impervious areas on the site that accommodate motorized vehicle traffic or machinery may only be discharged into areas with the IWB or /WP overlay zone, or protected wetlands or waterways, which includes those designated for protection in a locally adopted plan, if runoff is treated to improve water quality prior to discharge by removing pollutants washed from impervious surfaces. Treatment may include infiltration devices, grassy swales, treatment ponds, or other methods. The type of treatment and degree of water quality improvement provided shall be approved by the city manager or decision- maker. (b) Runoff from impervious areas used for repair, cleaning, refueling or servicing of vehicles or machinery may only be discharged into areas with the IWB or /WP overlay zone, or protected wetlands or waterways, which includes those designated for protection in a locally adopted plan, if runoff is treated on site to remove oil, grease and other environmentally Ordinance - 84