A. Protect shoreline ecological functions, including channel migration, by regulating clearing, grading and filling.

B. Permit clearing, grading and filling only to the minimum extent necessary to accommodate an approved shoreline use or development and with no net loss of shoreline ecological functions and processes.

C. Require that BMPs be utilized during clearing, grading and filling activities.

D. Allow clearing, grading and filling only as part of a permitted development in shoreline jurisdiction.

E. Permit clearing, grading and filling associated with dike or levee maintenance as necessary to provide protection from flood hazards when consistent with the flood hazard management provisions in Section 14.50.440.

F. Ensure that the placement of fill does not result in a loss of flood storage.

G. Encourage the enhancement and voluntary restoration of landforms for habitat along shorelines.