(1) Permitted, conditional and prohibited utility uses and developments within each shoreline environmental designation are to be based on CCC 35.10.090, Table 2-2, and as further prescribed by the policies and regulations of this section and Program. All utilities must also be a permitted use under the Clallam County Zoning Code, CCC Title 33.

(2) New utilities may be permitted in certain environment designations through a conditional use permit as indicated in Table 2-2 when otherwise consistent with this Program.

(3) Utility developments shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapters: 35.30 CCC, Shoreline Buffers and Vegetation Conservation; 35.35 CCC, Critical Areas within Shoreline Jurisdiction; 35.40 CCC, Mitigation and No Net Loss; and with the applicable articles: Article II of Chapter 35.25 CCC, Clearing, Grading and Filling; Article III of Chapter 35.25 CCC, Public Access; Article IV of Chapter 35.25 CCC, Water Quality and Water Management; and Article V of Chapter 35.25 CCC, Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Resources.

(4) All underwater pipelines transporting liquids intrinsically harmful to aquatic life or potentially injurious to water quality are prohibited, except in situations where no other feasible alternative exists. Automatic shut-off valves shall be provided by the project proponent on both sides of the water body, and pipe sleeves shall be used to facilitate repair without future encroachment on surface waters and wetlands, unless more feasible or technically superior alternatives exist that provide equivalent protection, as deemed by the Administrator.

(5) The construction, operation and maintenance of utilities shall not cause a net loss of shoreline ecological functions or processes or adversely impact other shoreline resources and values. The proponent shall provide compensatory mitigation for any unavoidable impacts to the shoreline environment in accordance with CCC 35.40.030.

(6) Utilities that are not water-dependent shall be located outside shoreline buffers unless it is demonstrated that alternative locations and alternative technology are infeasible.

(7) When feasible, utility lines shall use existing rights-of-way, corridors and/or bridge crossings and shall avoid duplication and construction of new or parallel corridors in all shoreline areas.

(8) Utility facilities shall be constructed using techniques that minimize the need for shoreline fill. When crossing water bodies, pipelines and other utility facilities shall use pier or open pile construction.

(9) New utility corridors shall be aligned when possible to avoid cutting trees greater than 12 inches in diameter measured at four and one-half feet height on the uphill side.

(10) Vegetation clearing during utility installation or maintenance shall be minimized. Upon completion of installation/maintenance or as soon thereafter as possible due to seasonal growing constraints, disturbed areas shall be restored to preproject configuration, replanted with native species at preconstruction densities or greater and maintained until the newly planted vegetation is established. Plantings shall be native species and similar to vegetation in the surrounding area.

(11) Placement of utilities within wetlands, landslide hazard areas, aquatic habitat conservation areas, frequently flooded areas and their associated buffers may be permitted subject to all of the following standards: