§ 24.01.037. Mitigation sequencing.
Mitigation actions associated with development proposals impacting critical areas shall adhere to the following mitigation sequence:
A.
Avoiding the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action;
B.
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;
C.
Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected environment;
D.
Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the action;
E.
Compensating for the impact by replacing, enhancing, or providing substitute resources or environments; and/or
F.
Monitoring the impact and taking appropriate corrective measures.
(Ord. No. 14773, § 3(Att. B), 7-24-2012)