(a) Policy 1. Identify and provide for increased recreational and public access opportunities to natural resource lands and water where appropriate.

(b) [Policy No. 2] That portion of the Clallam County Parks and Recreation Plan, as now or hereafter amended, which relates to the Port Angeles region is hereby adopted as part of this plan.

(c) [Policy No. 3] Parks and recreation facilities necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development as identified in the County Capital Facilities Plan, as now or hereafter amended.

(a) [Policy No. 4] Update the Shoreline Master Program for the Port Angeles region to include best management practices for marinas. Periodically review the Program and implementation to evaluate effectiveness of BMPs in controlling and preventing pollution associated with marina and boating activities.

(b) [Policy No. 5] Site, design and maintain marinas and marine facilities to protect against adverse effects on shellfish resources, wetlands, submerged aquatic vegetation, or other important riparian and aquatic habitat areas. The design of marinas and marine facilities should consider the migration, survival, and harvestability of food fish and shellfish.

(c) [Policy No. 6] Where feasible, redevelopment or expansion of existing marina facilities that have minimal environmental impacts is preferred over new marina development in important habitat areas.

(d) [Policy No. 7] Design boat hull maintenance areas to minimize contaminated runoff. Include source control best management practices that collect pollutants and keep them out of runoff. Boat hull maintenance areas shall be specified with signs listing required BMPs, and hull maintenance should not be allowed to occur outside these areas.

(e) [Policy No. 8] Locate and design fueling stations so that spills can be contained in a limited area. Fueling stations and other marine facilities shall have spill containment information and equipment in a clearly marked, easily accessible location. A spill contingency plan must be developed for fuel storage and dispensation areas and must include spill emergency procedures, such as health and safety, notification, and spill containment and control procedures. Marine facilities personnel must be properly trained in spill containment and control procedures.

(f) [Policy No. 9] Install pumpout, dump station, and restroom facilities where needed to reduce the release of sewage to surface waters, especially where liveaboards comprise a significant portion of the marina users. These facilities should allow ease of access and have signage to promote use by the boating public. All sewage pumpout facilities should be regularly inspected and maintained in operational condition.

(g) [Policy No. 10] Provide opportunities and facilities for proper disposal of solid and hazardous wastes.

(a) [Policy No. 11] New school facilities proposed after the effective date of this plan should locate within the Port Angeles urban growth areas where public facilities and services needed to support the school facilities (e.g., water, sewer, transportation, fire and police) can be efficiently provided.

(b) [Policy No. 12] School facilities necessary to support development should be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use, or a financial commitment is in place to complete the improvements within six years without decreasing current service levels below established minimum standards.

(c) [Policy No. 13] The County, City of Port Angeles, State of Washington and the Port Angeles School District should work cooperatively to identify funding sources needed for improvements to school facilities caused by new development.

(a) [Policy No. 14] Public water systems should be provided within designated urban growth areas. Public or municipal water systems (i.e., PUD and City of Port Angeles) should be limited in rural lands to those areas that are within Rural Character Conservation land use designations where public water systems are required to serve clustered development and to those areas that can demonstrate water quantity limitations, water quality problems or hydraulic continuity to rivers and streams. Public water systems in resource lands should be limited to those necessary to serve clustered development in Commercial Forest/Residential Mixed Use land use designations and to those areas that can demonstrate water quantity limitations, water quality problems or hydraulic continuity to rivers and streams.

(b) [Policy No. 15] New development shall utilize existing community water systems where available and feasible, rather than establishing new community water systems in areas already served by existing systems.

(c) [Policy No. 16] Extension or the existence of public water service in designated rural areas or resource lands shall not result in or be justification for higher density than that anticipated by a regional or subarea comprehensive plan.

(d) [Policy No. 17] Level of service and facility standards should be developed by the water service provider, with standards based on expected land use densities established by this plan.

(e) [Policy No. 18] Water systems necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use.

(a) [Policy No. 19] Control stormwater runoff and treat associated pollutants generated from new development, redevelopment, and new and relocated roads, highways, and bridges.

(b) [Policy No. 20] Riparian areas, and wetlands should be protected and restored as part of regional stormwater management.

(c) [Policy No. 21] Develop a schedule for implementing stormwater controls and capital facilities identified in stormwater management plans (Clallam County; City of Port Angeles, 1986, 1994), and other necessary improvements to existing stormwater control structures.

(d) [Policy No. 22] Pollution prevention mechanisms, including education and source control and treatment, should be implemented by all jurisdictions as part of comprehensive stormwater management plans. Jurisdictions should cooperate in watershed-wide stormwater management planning and implementation.

(e) [Policy No. 23] Alternative designs and maintenance strategies should be developed for impervious parking lots which promote sweeping, use of vegetated areas/grassed swales, and other methods to contain and control pollutants.

(f) [Policy No. 24] Publish design standards in a readily understandable format for permit applicants and responsible parties. Provide clear requirements to expedite planning, review, and approval of stormwater control methods.

(g) [Policy No. 25] Jurisdictions should undertake periodic monitoring and maintenance to ensure proper operation and maintenance of stormwater facilities of facilities they own and/or operate.

(h) [Policy No. 26] Adopt and implement planning and design standards for stormwater facilities that require the minimum amount of maintenance for proper, long-term functioning. Ensure continued performance through appropriate maintenance operations. Repair damage after storms, and periodically inspect practices.

(i) [Policy No. 27] Publish specific obligations and responsibilities of the stormwater facility owner/operator including procedures for identifying owners/operators with long-term responsibility for the facility. Whenever possible, facilities should be operated and maintained by a public entity or professional services contractor. Once installed, facilities should receive thorough maintenance at regular intervals, by individuals trained in proper inspection and maintenance of such facilities.

(j) [Policy No. 28] Develop a procedure for addressing maintenance default by negligent owner/operators. A provision shall be made for public assumption of stormwater control facilities.

(k) [Policy No. 29] Establish a stormwater review and inspection program which includes staff training and education.

(l) [Policy No. 30] Develop training and education programs and materials for public officials, contractors, and others involved with the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of runoff facilities.

(m) [Policy No. 31] Educate the public about the importance of stormwater management facilities. Explain the purpose and details of stormwater projects and programs, the benefits they provide, and the need for regular maintenance of facilities. Signage at these facilities is an effective way to provide this information, in addition to field trips, workshops, and other educational activities.

(n) [Policy No. 32] Periodically review and evaluate stormwater management programs to ensure continued effectiveness and efficiency. Evaluate locally applied stormwater BMPs to determine their general effectiveness in reducing the quantity and quality impacts of runoff.

(a) [Policy No. 35] Develop local facilities to treat and dispose of biosolids.

(b) [Policy No. 36] So that septic sludge could be treatable through a local sewage treatment plant, land application, or other facility, educate waste generators to keep hazardous wastes out of municipal, community, and individual sewage disposal systems.

(c) [Policy No. 37] Collect, recycle, market and distribute products manufactured from waste such as natural wood debris, debris from the construction industry, and secondary sources of similar material such as yard wastes.

(d) [Policy No. 38] Pursue a mandatory recycling program in an effort to reduce waste and illegal dumping. Provide incentives such as a variable can rate.

(e) [Policy No. 39] Additional transfer stations offering both waste disposal and recycling should be located conveniently in rural areas. New and existing transfer stations should operate during hours convenient to the public.

(f) [Policy No. 40] Identify common illegal dumping sites. Take measures to reduce the occurrence and negative impacts of dumping, such as posting signs, increasing enforcement, and organizing cleanups. Offer landfill fee waivers or “amnesty days” for organized community cleanups.

(g) [Policy No. 41] Continue household hazardous waste collection events, and expand to include commercial and agricultural waste collection. Develop used oil, used antifreeze, and hazardous chemical recycling programs and site collection centers in convenient locations.