(Columbia County (Or.), 2001-11-21) Columbia County (Or.)
The purpose of this ordinance is to:
Prevent water quality degradation of the county's water resources;
prevent damage to property from increased runoff rates and volumes;
protect the quality of waters for drinking water supply, contact recreation, fisheries,
irrigation, and other beneficial uses;
establish sound developmental policies which protect and preserve the county's
water and land resources;
protect county roads and rights-of-way from damage due to inadequately
controlled runoff and erosion;
protect the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the county;
maintain existing instream flows; and
preserve and enhance the aesthetic quality of the county's water resources. [From the document]
