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(1) Vegetation conservation standards shall not apply retroactively to existing uses and developments. Vegetation associated with existing structures, uses, and developments may be maintained within shoreline jurisdiction as stipulated in the approval documents for the development.

(2) Regulations specifying establishment and management of shoreline buffers are located in the Chapter 29.25 PMC, Critical Areas. Vegetation within shoreline buffers, other stream buffers, and wetlands and wetland buffers shall be managed consistent with Chapter 29.25 PMC.

(3) Vegetation outside of shoreline buffers, other stream buffers, and wetlands and wetland buffers and within shoreline jurisdiction shall be managed according to PMC 29.15.040, Environmental protection, and any other regulations specific to vegetation management contained in other sections of this SMP.

(4) Vegetation clearing outside of wetlands and wetland and stream buffers shall be limited to the minimum necessary to accommodate approved shoreline development that is consistent with all other provisions of this SMP. Mitigation sequencing per PMC 29.15.040, Environmental protection, shall be applied so the design and location of the structure or development minimizes native vegetation removal.

(5) Removal of noxious weeds and/or invasive species shall be incorporated in management and mitigation plans, as necessary, to facilitate establishment of a stable community of native plants. [Ord. 4314 § 2, 2016; Code 1970 § 29.01.240.]