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E. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Areas; r ` F. Slopes of 25% or greater associated or in conjunction with one or more of the sensitive elements listed in subsections A through E of this Section; G. Groundwater discharge areas, such as springs and seeps, that are associated with or occur upon any of the environmentally sensitive areas listed in subsections A through F of this Section; and Section 5: Exemptions, Exceptions, Modifications. Certain activities are exempt from the requirements of this Ordinance, while other activities which are regulated by this Ordinance may be granted specific exceptions or an administrative modification as provided in this Ordinance. This Section lists the activities which are exempt from the regulations of this Ordinance, the exceptions which may be granted to the requirements of this Ordinance, and the administrative modifications which can be granted to other requirements of Title 19 of the Everett Municipal Code. A. Exemptions. All activities which are exempted, excepted, or granted modifications shall prevent, minimize and/or compensate for impacts to environmentally sensitive areas to the maximum extent possible. Such activities which are exempted, excepted, or granted modifications shall not be exempt from other laws or permit requirements which may be applicable. The following are exemptions to the provisions of this Ordinance; however, the exemptions listed herein may not be exempted from other State or Federal regulations or permit requirements: 1 . Emergencies that threaten the public health, safety and welfare, as verified by the City; 2 . Legally constructed structures in existence on the date this Ordinance becomes effective that do not meet the buffer requirements of this Ordinance may be remodelled, reconstructed or replaced provided that the new construction or related activity does not further encroach into an environmentally sensitive area. Remodelling or reconstruction shall be subject to all other requirements of the zoning code; 3 . Existing and ongoing agriculture in agricultural zones in existence as of the date this Ordinance becomes effective; provided, however, at such time as the property ceases to be used for agricultural activities, the property shall be brought into compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance; 4 . Normal and routine maintenance of legally constructed irrigation and drainage ditches, provided that this exemption shall not apply to any ditches used by salmonids; 5. Normal and routine maintenance of agricultural ponds, livestock watering ponds and fish ponds, provided that such activities shall not involve the conversion of any wetland or stream not used for such purposes on the date this A