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(1) Only existing agricultural uses that predated the incorporation of Covington in 1998 are permitted, subject to all requirements of this master program, and provided:

(a) All uses and development shall be located and designed to assure no net loss of ecological functions and have no significant adverse impact on other shoreline resources and values;

(b) A shoreline substantial development permit is required for all agricultural development not specifically exempted by the provisions of RCW 90.58.030(3)(e)(iv);

(c) Any barn, shed, or other structure constructed in conjunction with the permitted agricultural activity shall not be constructed within the floodway;

(d) All existing agricultural activity along shorelines of the State shall conform to the best management practices developed pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 and adopted by the King County Soil Conservation District;

(e) Lagoons, ponds, or other waste retention facilities shall be subject to subsection (1)(b) of this section; and

(f) Agricultural uses shall comply with all applicable critical areas regulations as set forth in CMC 16.05.230. (Ord. 09-19 § 6 (Exh. C))