31.02.330 Historic and cultural resources.
(1) All jurisdictions should work individually and cooperatively to identify, record, study and encourage the preservation, maintenance and use of lands, sites, and structures that have historical and archaeological significance. The early identification and resolution of conflicts between preservation of historical or archaeological resources and competing land uses should be promoted and facilitated.
(2) Preserve, restore, and maintain significant historical and cultural resources, including visual quality, along the County’s scenic highways and roads.
(a) Avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts of transportation projects on significant historical, cultural and archaeological resources.
(b) Cooperatively plan, implement, and maintain corridor management plans for all proposed and existing Washington State Scenic and Recreational Highways (Hwy. 101 and Hwy. 112). Identify the long-term landscape character desired for scenic and recreational highways and their related cultural resources, and implement landscape maintenance practices appropriate to ensure the resources’ lasting character.
(c) Discourage additional commercial development parallel (immediately adjacent) to scenic and recreational highways where it has a negative impact on the scenic character of the route.
(3) Clallam County shall recognize tribal nations in adoption of the Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. Affected tribal nations shall be notified of development applications prior to action and be given the opportunity to comment on the project’s impact to tribal rights, as required by the State Environmental Policy Act.