(1) If, during the course of construction, earth movement, clearing or other land disturbing activity, archaeological resources are encountered, all work shall cease immediately. Under these circumstances, the director may issue a stop work order pursuant to chapter 30.85 SCC.

(2) The applicant shall immediately notify the director and promptly notify any affected Indian tribe and the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP).

(3) Ground disturbance may not proceed until consultation with any affected Indian tribe and DAHP is complete. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003; Amended by Amended Ord. 21-043, Aug. 18, 2021, Eff date Sept. 2, 2021).