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A. Conduct dredging in a manner that utilizes mitigation sequencing and ensures no net loss of shoreline ecological functions.

B. Allow dredging for navigation channels, marine terminal berths, and mooring structures to assure safe and efficient accommodation of existing navigational uses, only when significant ecological impacts are minimized and mitigated.

C. Maintenance dredging of established navigation channels, basins and marine terminal berths should be restricted to maintaining previously dredged or existing locations to their authorized depths and widths.

D. Permit dredging as part of restoration or enhancement, public access, flood storage as part of a flood hazard management program or navigation if deemed consistent with the SMP.

E. Prohibit dredging waterward of the OHWM to obtain fill except when the dredge material is necessary for the restoration of shoreline ecological functions.

F. Site new development to avoid the need for new and maintenance dredging. Where avoidance is not feasible, ensure the site is designed to minimize the need for dredging.

G. Prefer the disposal of dredged material on land outside of the shoreline jurisdiction to open water disposal.

H. Coordinate local, state and federal permit requirements for dredging.

(Ord. 6611 § 1, Amended, 08/09/2017)