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Findings & Conclusions <br /> 3/1/02 <br /> Page 3 <br /> development regulations to protect the functions and values of critical areas." Further, <br /> local government "shall give special consideration to conservation or protection measures <br /> necessary to preserve or enhance anadromous fisheries." RCW 36.70A.172(1). <br /> As required by the GMA (RCW 36.70A.215), the City will be updating its sensitive <br /> area's ordinance (SAO) by September of 2002. Because of this, the City has requested <br /> that no changes be made to the SAO at this time. Any necessary changes regarding <br /> sensitive areas have been made to other sections of the SMP. Language in the SMP <br /> requires that where conflicting regulations exist, the more protective of shorelines values <br /> and functions shall apply. <br /> In general, the department's required changes (indicated below in underline/strikeout <br /> format) are necessary to satisfy the policy of the act and provide clarity and reflect <br /> discussions with the City during the amendment process. The reasoning for each change <br /> is in bolded italics and in parenthesis. <br /> CHANGES TO THE SMP AS SUBMITTED <br /> SECTION 2 <br /> (page 2-1) <br /> Contents of Everett Shoreline Master Program. The Everett Shoreline Master Program <br /> (SMP) contains the following: <br /> • Section 1 -Community Vision and Introduction <br /> • Section 2 -Users' Guide and Basic Program Requirements <br /> • Section 3 -General Goals, Objectives, Policies and Regulations <br /> • Section 4-Shoreline Environment Designations and Management Policies <br /> • Section 5 -Shoreline Use Policies and Regulations <br /> • Section 6– Shoreline Modification Activities Policies and Regulations <br /> • Section 7 –Definitions <br /> (Section numbers added for clarity.) <br /> • Appendix A–Documents Incorporated by Reference, including: <br /> EMC 19.38 Nonconforming Uses, Buildings and Lots <br /> EMC 19.30 Floodplain Overlay Districts and Regulations <br /> Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies for Environmentally <br /> Sensitive Areas <br /> EMC 19.37 Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Applicable Definitions in EMC <br /> 19.04 <br /> Planning Director Interpretation No. 2-2000: Interim Procedures, Endangered <br /> Species Act (ESA) Listing for Chinook Salmon and Bull Trout <br />