(a) Typically associated with large, contiguous blocks of forest lands and natural resource areas;

(b) Dispersed, scattered and/or relatively isolated low density residential, low intensity recreational, or other water-oriented developments;

(c) High percentages of closed-canopy forest, but may include areas of recent timber harvests and related forest practices;

(d) Minimal constraints to overbank flooding and/or channel migration;

(e) Forest fragmentation or conversion of forest cover to other land cover types is minimal;

(f) High recreational value or unique historic or cultural resources; or

(g) LAMIRDS with low intensity water-dependent uses.

(a) Shoreline permitted, conditional and prohibited uses, developments, and modifications are to be based on Tables 2-1 and 2-2, and as further prescribed by the policies and regulations of this Program for specific shoreline uses, developments and modification activities. All shoreline uses must also be a permitted use under the Clallam County Zoning Code, CCC Title 33.

(b) New uses, developments, and shoreline modification activities are subject to the prescribed policies and regulations of this Program addressing shoreline buffer and vegetation conservation, critical area protection, clearing, grading and filling, water quality and water management, public access, and archaeological, historical and cultural resources.

(c) Riparian forest cover should be protected and maintained through effective use of Forest Practices Act harvest rules, shoreline buffer standards, and voluntary conservation practices.

(d) Uses should be limited to those which sustain the shoreline reach physical and biological resources and uses of a nonpermanent nature (e.g., forest practices) that do not substantially degrade ecological functions or the predominant forested and natural character of the shoreline reach.

(e) New uses or developments that convert forest lands should be isolated and the intensity and density of such use limited as necessary to maintain ecological functions and the predominant forested and natural character of the shoreline reach.

(f) Permitted new uses or developments should not result in a land use pattern that would support reclassification to a more intense shoreline environment classification.

(g) New commercial and industrial water-oriented resource-based uses or other low intensity, water-oriented uses may be allowed as a conditional use if the density and intensity of such use is limited as necessary to maintain the ecological functions of the shoreline and retain the predominant forested and natural character of the shoreline reach.

(h) Property owners should be made aware these areas may be subject to hazards such as storm surges, flooding, landslides, erosion caused by wind and waves, and/or channel migration even where there are bulkheads, levees, or other flood/erosion protection structures in place through a targeted marketing outreach program implemented by Clallam County.

(i) New development should be located and designed to maintain vegetation coverage and functionality. Clearing of vegetation for views should be minimized.

(j) Significant vegetation removal of a permanent nature that would reduce the capability of vegetation to perform normal shoreline ecological functions should not be allowed.

(k) New uses and development should implement low impact development site design techniques and practices.

(l) Mining is a unique use as a result of its inherent linkage to geology. Therefore, mining and related activities may be an appropriate use within the Resource Conservancy environment when conducted in a manner consistent with the policies and regulations of this Program.

(m) New single-family residences and low intensity, water-oriented recreational uses may be allowed if the density and intensity of such use is limited as necessary to maintain the ecological functions and predominantly forested and natural character of the shoreline reach.

(n) If forest lands are converted to another use, there should not be adverse impacts to shoreline functions or processes.

(o) Land uses incompatible with timber harvest, habitat conservation, and/or outdoor recreational use should be discouraged or prohibited.

(p) New structural shoreline armoring should be prohibited.

(q) New roads, utility corridors, and parking areas that can be located outside of the Resource Conservancy environment should not be allowed. Maintenance of existing roads and infrastructure should be allowed while minimizing and mitigating impacts to shoreline ecological functions.

(r) Proposed master planned resorts pursuant to Chapter 33.25 CCC and RCW 36.70A.360, and any new divisions of land for residential or other development may be allowed as a conditional use where adequate measures are taken to maintain the ecological functions and protect the predominant forested and natural character of the shoreline reach.

(s) Scientific, historical, cultural, and educational uses may be allowed provided no ecological adverse impact on the area will result.