§ 24.01.037. Mitigation sequencing.  


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  • 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)