23.60A.174

A. In shoreline environments where artificial reefs are allowed, allowed as special uses, or allowed as shoreline conditional uses they shall comply with the standards in Section 23.60A.172 and in this Section 23.60A.174 . B. Artificial reefs shall not be located on or in intact, fully functioning in water habitats. C. Artificial reefs shall be marked with buoys and shall be located to avoid interference with navigation. D. Artificial reefs shall be designed for restoration and enhancement or for recreational purposes. E. Artificial reefs shall not contain toxic materials. F. Artificial reefs and construction related to them shall not adversely impact the stability of any slope on or off the site. G. Dredging and fill allowed as part of the installation of an artificial reef shall be the minimum necessary to accommodate the structure of the artificial reef, shall maintain slope stability, and shall comply with all standards for dredging and fill. H. Prior to permit issuance, applicants for artificial reefs shall demonstrate in writing that they have consulted with WDFW and Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation about the creation of a marine protection area surrounding the artificial reef. I. In applying mitigation sequencing pursuant to Section 23.60A.158 , adverse impacts on ecological functions to be addressed include, but are not limited to: construction impacts; release of debris and other waste materials; release of nutrients, heavy metals, sulfides, organic materials, or toxic substances from materials used; modification of sediment flows; modification of shallow water habitat; loss or disturbance of food, shelter, spawning, and migration habitat; and loss or disturbance of fish runs, biological communities and biodiversity. (Ord. 124105 , § 3, 2013.)