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The intent of this title is to implement the provisions of Chapter 36.70A RCW and the Pasco Comprehensive Plan by managing development in harmony with critical areas. This title seeks to:

(1) Protect members of the public and public resources and facilities from injury, loss of life, or property damage due to landslides and steep slope failures, erosion, seismic events, volcanic eruptions, or flooding;

(2) Protect unique, fragile and valuable elements of the environment, including fish and wildlife and their habitats;

(3) Mitigate unavoidable, significant impacts to critical areas by regulating alterations in and adjacent to such areas;

(4) Prevent cumulative adverse environmental impacts to water quality and wetlands;

(5) Utilize “best available science” in the development of local policies and regulations for critical areas including special considerations for preserving or enhancing anadromous fisheries, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.172(1); and

(6) Coordinate environmental review and permitting of proposals to avoid duplication and delay of desirable actions. [Ord. 4525 § 1, 2021; Ord. 3911 § 2, 2009; Code 1970 § 28.04.050. Formerly 28.04.050.]