(1) Uses and developments regulated by this Program may also be subject to other provisions of the Clallam County Code, the Clallam County Comprehensive Plan, the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (Chapter 43.21C RCW and Chapter 197-11 WAC), the federal Clean Water Act, the federal Endangered Species Act, the State Water Pollution Control Act, the State Hydraulic Code and various other local, State, and federal laws. Project proponents are responsible for complying with all applicable laws prior to commencing any use, development, or activity, regardless of whether this Program specially calls for such compliance.

(2) The provisions of this Program are intended to complement and not duplicate existing local, State, and federal regulations. When development actions are subject to multiple regulations with overlapping and complementary purposes (such as minimizing environmental impacts), the County shall conduct the development review process in an integrated, fair, and efficient manner so that project proponents have a straightforward pathway for compliance.

(3) Where this Program makes reference to any RCW, WAC, or other State or federal law or regulation, the most recent amendment or current edition shall apply.

(4) All County development regulations including, but not limited to, zoning, subdivision, building, and health regulations apply in addition to this Program, except that regulation of critical areas within the shoreline jurisdiction is accomplished exclusively by this Program.

(5) In the event this Program conflicts with other applicable County policies or regulations, all regulations shall apply. Unless otherwise stated, the more restrictive provisions shall prevail.