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A. The following management and administrative policies are hereby adopted for all shorelines of statewide significance in Bellingham, as defined in RCW 90.58.030(2)(e) and identified in this section and as shown in Chapter 22.11 BMC.

B. This master program gives preference in the following order to uses that:

1. Recognize and protect the statewide interest over local interest;

2. Preserve the natural character of the shoreline;

3. Result in long-term over short-term benefit;

4. Protect the resources and ecology of the shoreline;

5. Increase public access to publicly owned areas of the shoreline;

6. Increase recreational opportunities for the public in the shoreline; and

7. Provide for any other element as defined in RCW 90.58.100 deemed appropriate or necessary.

C. Conversely, uses that are not generally consistent with these policies should not be permitted on such shorelines. [Ord. 2013-02-005 § 2 (Exh. 1)].