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A. Preservation and Protection Goals. It is the short-term goal of this chapter that there be no net loss of the functions and values of all critical areas regulated by this chapter. An additional goal is no net loss of wetland acreage. The long-term goal is a net gain in functions and values. To realize critical area preservation goals, the city will require the following methods of impact mitigation in order of preference:

1. Avoid impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action;

2. Minimize impact 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 impact;

3. Rectify the impact by repairing, rehabilitating or restoring the affected critical areas;

4. Reduce or eliminate the impact over time by prevention and maintenance operations during the life of the actions;

5. Compensate for the impact by replacing, enhancing, or providing substitute wetland areas and environments;

6. Monitor the impact and take appropriate corrective measures.

Where impacts cannot be avoided, the applicant shall seek to implement other appropriate mitigation actions. (Ord. 3676-19 § 11, 2019.)