Willamette River Greenway Code Amendments <br />Attachment A <br />water related or water dependent a es uses as defined in the GFegen statPIA00HP <br />oi""^iRg GE)ai.- aAd- (GAR 660 15.000 et q4K 9.0500. <br />b. Protection of significant fish and wildlife habitats as identified in the Metropolitan Plan <br />Natural Assets and Constraints Working Paper. Sites subsequently determined to be <br />significant by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife shall also be protected. <br />c. Protection and enhancement of the natural vegetative fringe along the Willamette River to <br />the maximum extent practicable. <br />d. Preservation of scenic qualities and viewpoints as identified in the Metropolitan Plan <br />Natural Assets and Constraints Working Paper. <br />e. Maintenance of public safety and protection of public and private property, especially from <br />vandalism and trespass in both rural and urban areas to the maximum extent practicable. <br />f. Compatibility of aggregate extraction with the purposes of the Willamette River Greenway <br />and when economically feasible, applicable sections of state law pertaining to Reclamation <br />of Mining Lands (ORS Chapter 517) and Removal of Material; Filling (ORS Chapter 541) <br />designed to minimize adverse effects to water quality, fish and wildlife, vegetation, bank <br />stabilization, stream flow, visual quality, noise, safety, and to guarantee necessary <br />reclamation. <br />g. Compatibility with recreational lands currently devoted to metropolitan recreational needs, <br />used for parks or open space and owned and controlled by a general purpose government <br />and regulation of such lands so that their use will not interfere with adjacent uses. <br />6) The proposed development is designed and sited to minimize impacts to the natural <br />environment by addressing the following: <br />a) Tree Preservation. Significant trees are preserved to the greatest possible degree, with <br />trees having the following characteristics given the highest priority for preservation: <br />Healthv trees that have a reasonable chance of survival considering the base zone or <br />4. Trees that provide a buffer between potentially incompatible land uses; <br />5. Trees located along the perimeter of the lot(s) and within building setback areas: <br />6. Trees and stands of trees located along or within view from the river; <br />7. Trees with significant habitat value; <br />8. Trees adjacent to public parks, open space and streets; <br />Draft: December 1, 2022 <br />Page 24 of 25 <br />Page 30 of 39 <br />