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(1) All applicable federal, state, and local laws shall apply to properties in the shoreline jurisdiction. 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.

(2) In the event provisions of this SMP conflict with provisions of federal, state or city regulations, the provision that is most protective of shoreline resources shall prevail. It is understood that the provisions of this chapter may not allow development to occur at what otherwise might be the property’s full zoning potential.

(3) The policies in the SMP, contained in the shoreline master program elements, state the underlying objectives the regulations are intended to accomplish. The policies guide the interpretation and enforcement of the SMP regulations contained in this chapter. The policies are not regulations in themselves and, therefore, do not impose requirements beyond those set forth in the regulations.

(4) This shoreline master program contains critical area regulations in Article V of this chapter, applicable only in shoreline jurisdiction that provides a level of protection to critical areas assuring no net loss of shoreline ecological functions necessary to sustain shoreline natural resources (RCW 36.70A.480).

(5) Projects in the shoreline jurisdiction that have either been deemed technically complete through the application process or have been approved through local and state reviews prior to the adoption of this program are considered accepted. Major changes or new phases of projects that were not included in the originally approved plan will be subject to the policies and regulations of this program. (Ord. 484 § 2, 2014)