§ 35-30. Channel edge wall.

(a)

All channels shall include an edge wall section within the channel sideslope. The purpose of the edge wall section is to help control the potential for future erosion. This edge wall section may be located at the top bank (or) the edge of the 100-year floodplain. The edge wall section shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(1)

A vertical height of two (2) feet above the grade of the channel sideslope at the wall location;

(2)

A vertical depth of two (2) feet below the grade of the channel sideslope at the wall location;

(3)

The edge wall section must include aesthetic features. Plain concrete walls are not acceptable. Concrete walls with textured and stained face treatments, aesthetically textured walls, or similar features are permissible; and

(4)

The edge wall section shall include the use of erosion protection material at the toe of the wall for a minimum distance of five (5) feet.

(Ord. No. 2017-10008, § II, 10-26-17)