§ 68-223. Performance standards.

All development and any redevelopment which results in an increase in lot coverage must be designed, constructed and maintained to meet the following performance standards:

(1)

While development activity is underway and after it is completed, the characteristics of stormwater runoff shall approximate the rate, volume, quality and timing of stormwater runoff that occurred under the site's natural unimproved or existing state, except that the first inch of rainfall shall be retained on-site.

(2)

The proposed development and redevelopment activity shall not produce additional point-source water pollution and shall not violate the water quality standards as set forth in Chapter 62-302, F.A.C. Stormwater management systems shall be designed in accordance with the 1996 Treasure Island Master Drainage Plan and Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C., and shall be subject to the permitting requirements and any additional design criteria of the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).

(3)

All dredge and fill activities in Boca Ciega Bay are restricted under, and subject to, the provisions of F.S. § 258.396 (Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve) and the permitting requirements and design criteria of the county water and navigation control authority (sections 166-356 through 358, Pinellas County Code).

(4)

The proposed development and redevelopment activity shall not produce additional point-source air pollution.

(Ord. No. 95-10, § 36-122, 9-19-95; Ord. No. 00-08, § 15, 1-9-01)