18.08.140 Wetlands – Alteration of wetlands and sequence of mitigation actions.
A. Alteration of Category I wetlands is prohibited.
B. Alteration of Category II, III and IV wetlands may be allowed when all adverse impacts to wetland functions and values can be shown to be fully mitigated. Criteria to be considered by the applicant or the property owner are:
1. Avoiding the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of actions;
2. Minimizing impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation, by using appropriate technology, or by taking affirmative steps to avoid or reduce impacts;
3. Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected environment;
4. Compensating for the impact by replacing or providing substitute resources or environments.
C. Mitigation may include a combination of the above measures and may occur concurrently, unless a phased schedule is agreed. (Ord. 1036 § 21, 2006; Ord. 726 § 5, 1996; Ord. 611 § 1, 1991).