(1) Only the alterations identified in CMC 18.65.050 are allowed in non-shoreline streams and stream buffers. Activities and alterations to shoreline buffers shall be subject to the provisions of the SMP, Chapter 16.05 CMC.

(2) Grading for allowed alterations in stream buffers is only allowed from May 1st to October 1st;

(3) The soil duff layer should not be disturbed to the maximum extent practical. The disturbed duff layer should be redistributed to other areas of the project site where feasible;

(4) The moisture-holding capacity of the topsoil layer should be maintained by minimizing soil compacting or re-establishing natural soil structure and the capacity to infiltrate on all areas of the site that impervious surfaces do not cover;

(5) To the maximum extent practical, vegetation outside the stream buffer is spatially connected to the vegetation in the buffer to prevent creation of windthrow hazards in the buffer;

(6) New structures within a stream buffer, permitted in accordance with this chapter, shall be sited to avoid the creation of future hazard trees and to minimize the impact on ground water movement from the structure;

(7) To the maximum extent practical, hazard trees are retained in stream buffers and are topped to reduce the hazard or pushed over toward the stream; and

(8) Alterations may only be permitted if also approved by State and/or Federal permits, if applicable. (Ord. 09-19 § 9 (Exh. D); Ord. 06-17 § 4 (Exh. B))