§ 23.07.178. Marine Habitats.

The provisions of this section are intended to preserve and protect habitats for marine fish, mammals and birds. Development within or adjacent to marine habitats is subject to the provisions of this section.

a.

Protection of kelp beds, offshore rocks, reefs and intertidal areas. Development shall be sited and designed to mitigate impacts that may have adverse effects upon the habitat, or that would be incompatible with the continuance of such habitat areas.

b.

Siting of shoreline structures. Shoreline structures, including piers, groins, breakwaters, seawalls and pipelines shall be designed or sited to avoid and to minimize impacts on marine habitats.

c.

Coastal access. Coastal access shall be monitored and regulated to minimize impacts on marine resources. If negative impacts are demonstrated, then the appropriate agency shall take steps to mitigate these impacts, including limitations of the use of the coastal access.