§ 3-25. All development requires offset.

Public infrastructure and environmental projects taking place on public land that aim to improve drainage and water quality are permitted in the floodway if:

(1) the development complies with all otherwise applicable requirements of this Division I;

(2) the effect of that development on flood heights is fully offset by accompanying stream modification; and

(3) the development is approved by all appropriate local authorities, the State Water & Science Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.