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A. Policies.

1. The destruction of or damage to any site having historic, cultural, scientific, or educational value as identified by the appropriate authorities, including affected Indian tribes, and the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, should be prevented.

B. Regulations.

1. Archaeological sites located both in and outside shoreline jurisdiction are subject to Chapter 27.44 RCW (Indian Graves and Records) and Chapter 27.53 RCW (Archaeological Sites and Records).

2. Development or uses that may impact such sites shall comply with Chapter 25-48 WAC as well as the requirements within Chapter 17.90 BMC (Historic Preservation Ordinance) and the requirements within this title, where applicable.

3. Developers and property owners shall immediately stop work and notify the city, the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and affected Indian tribes if archaeological resources are uncovered during excavation.

4. Development that is proposed in areas documented to contain archaeological resources shall have a site inspection or evaluation by a professional archaeologist in coordination with affected Indian tribes. Said evaluation shall be submitted to the planning department prior to the issuance of any shoreline permit required for said development. [Ord. 2013-02-005 § 2 (Exh. 1)].