(1) Aquaculture shall not be permitted in areas where it would result in a net loss of ecological functions or significantly conflict with navigation or other water-dependent uses.

(2) Aquacultural development shall conform to applicable State and Federal policies and regulations, provided they are consistent with the Act and this master program, to ensure no net loss of ecological function.

(3) Aquaculture facilities shall be designed and located such that they do not spread disease to native aquatic life, establish new nonnative species that cause significant ecological impacts, or significantly impact the aesthetic qualities of the shoreline.

(4) Impacts to ecological functions shall be mitigated in accordance with the sequence set forth in CMC 16.05.230(3). (Ord. 09-19 § 6 (Exh. C))