(1) Vegetation conservation standards of this Program shall not apply retroactively to existing uses and developments, except where otherwise required as mitigation for new and expanded uses and development. Existing views may be maintained.

(2) Existing areas of residential landscaping, lawns and gardens may be maintained, but not expanded. These areas do not require replanting with native vegetation, but such restoration is encouraged consistent with this Program.

(3) Nondestructive limbing and/or pruning of trees, using the techniques depicted in Figure 5-1, shall be allowed. Shrubs may be trimmed and pruned.

(4) New clearing, thinning, and limbing of existing vegetation other than that which is listed above is subject to compliance with the shoreline and critical area buffer regulations in Chapters 35.30 and 35.35 CCC.