30.62C.320 General requirements.
(1) The project proponent shall make all reasonable efforts to avoid and minimize impacts to critical aquifer recharge areas pursuant to the requirements of this section, in the following sequential order of preference:
(a) Avoiding impacts altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action; or when avoidance is not possible,
(b) minimizing impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation, using appropriate technology, or by taking affirmative steps, such as project redesign, relocation, or timing, to avoid or reduce impacts; and
(c) mitigation for the impacts to the critical aquifer recharge area;
(2) Any activity or use specifically listed in Part 300 shall comply with the best management practices and mitigation plan identified in the hydrogeologic report, and any additional requirements contained in SCC 30.62C.340.
(3) All development activities shall comply with the groundwater quality standards contained in WAC Chapter 173-200 and RCW Chapter 90.48.
(4) Where the department determines that an activity or use not specifically listed in Part 300 has the potential to harm water quality or quantity within critical aquifer recharge areas, the applicant shall comply with Part 100 and apply best management practices and all known and available reasonable technology (AKART) appropriate to protect critical aquifer recharge areas. (Added by Amended Ord. 06-061, Aug. 1, 2007, Eff date Oct. 1, 2007).