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LA18-000084 <br /> Exhibit B <br /> PC <br /> 991.14-Shoreland Alterations. <br /> Alterations of vegetation and topography shall be regulated to prevent erosion into public waters, <br /> fix nutrients, preserve shoreland aesthetics,preserve historic values, prevent bank slumping, and <br /> protect fish and wildlife habitat. <br /> A. Vegetation Alterations. <br /> 1. Vegetation alteration necessary for the construction of structures and the construction of roads <br /> and parking areas regulated by Section 991.14.0 of this Ordinance are exempt from the <br /> vegetation alteration standards that follow: <br /> a) Intensive vegetation clearing within the shore and bluff impact zones and on 2. Removal or <br /> alteration of vegetation shall be allowed subject to the following standards: <br /> 1) Steep slopes shall not be allowed. <br /> b) In shore and bluff impact zones and on steep slopes, limited clearing of trees and shrubs <br /> and cutting, pruning, and trimming of trees shall be allowed to provide a view to the water <br /> from the principal dwelling site and to accommodate the placement of stairways and <br /> landings, picnic areas, access paths, beach and watercraft access areas, and permitted <br /> water-oriented accessory structures or facilities, provided that: <br /> 1) The screening of structures, vehicles, or other facilities as viewed from the water, <br /> assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, shall not be substantially reduced; <br /> 2) The above provisions are not applicable to the removal of trees, limbs, or branches <br /> that are dead, diseased, or pose safety hazards. <br /> B. Topographic Alterations/Grading and Filling. <br /> 1. Grading and filling, and excavations necessary for the construction of structures, and driveways <br /> under approved construction permits for these facilities shall not require the issuance of a <br /> separate grading and filling permit. However, the grading and filling standards in this section <br /> shall be incorporated into the issuance of permits for construction of structures, and driveways. <br /> 2. Notwithstanding items A and B above, a shoreland permit shall be required from the Zoning <br /> Administrator for: <br /> a) The movement of more than ten cubic yards of material on steep slopes or within shore or <br /> bluff impact zones; and <br /> b) The movement of more than 50 cubic yards of material outside of steep slopes and shore <br /> and bluff impact zones. <br /> 3. The following considerations and conditions shall be adhered to during the issuance of permits, <br /> conditional use permits, variances and subdivision approvals: <br /> a) Grading or filling in any type two, three, four, five, six, seven, or eight wetland shall be <br /> evaluated to determine how extensively the proposed activity would affect the following <br /> functional qualities of the wetland. <br /> 1) Sediment and pollution trapping and retention; <br /> 2) Storage of surface runoff to prevent or reduce flood damage; <br /> 3) Fish and wildlife habitat; <br /> 4) Recreational use; <br /> 5) Shoreline or bank stabilization; and <br /> 6) Noteworthiness, including special qualities such as historic significance, critical habitat <br /> for endangered plants and animals, or others. <br />