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Where disturbance of a critical area or critical area buffer is allowed under this section, development is subject to the following performance standards. Additional performance standards apply to development in streams (LUC 20.25H.080), wetlands (LUC 20.25H.100), geologic hazard areas (LUC 20.25H.125), and frequently flooded areas (LUC 20.25H.180). Where a conflict exists with the performance standards of this section, the provisions providing the most protection to critical area functions and values apply.

A. The structure shall be located on the site in order to minimize the impact on the critical area or critical area buffer, including modifying the non-critical area setbacks to the maximum extent allowed under LUC 20.25H.040;

B. Ground floor access points on portions of the structure adjacent to undisturbed critical area or critical area buffer shall be limited to the minimum necessary to comply with the requirements of the International Building Code and International Fire Code, as adopted and amended by the City of Bellevue;

C. Associated development, including access driveways and utility infrastructure, shall be located outside of the critical area or critical area buffer to the maximum extent technically feasible;

D. Areas of disturbance for associated development, including access and utility infrastructure, shall be consolidated to the maximum extent technically feasible;

E. All areas of temporary disturbance associated with utility installation, construction staging and other development shall be determined by the Director and delineated in the field prior to construction and temporary disturbance shall be restored pursuant to a restoration plan meeting the requirements of LUC 20.25H.210;

F. Areas of permanent disturbance shall be mitigated to the maximum extent feasible on site pursuant to a mitigation plan meeting the requirements of LUC 20.25H.210; and

G. Fencing, signage and/or additional buffer plantings should be incorporated into the site development in order to prevent long-term disturbance within the critical area or critical area buffer. (Ord. 6417, 5-21-18, § 45; Ord. 5680, 6-26-06, § 3)