13.11.020 Aquaculture.
A. Noncommercial aquaculture undertaken for conservation or habitat restoration purposes is a preferred use within Bothell’s shorelines. Allowed fisheries enhancement uses shall include hatcheries, rearing ponds, spawning channels, water diversion structures, and groundwater wells; provided, that their construction does not result in a net loss of ecological function.
B. Proponents of an aquaculture use or activity shall supply, at a minimum, the following information in their application for shoreline permit(s):
1. Species to be reared;
2. Aquaculture method(s);
3. Anticipated use of any feeds, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, vaccines, growth stimulants, anti-fouling agents or other chemicals, and their predicted adverse impacts;
4. Harvest and processing method and timing;
5. Method of waste management and disposal;
6. Best available background information and probable adverse impacts on water quality, biota, and any existing shoreline or water uses;
7. Method(s) of predator control;
8. A description of the proposed use of lights and noise-generating equipment, and an assessment of adverse impacts upon surrounding uses; and
9. Other pertinent information as required by the city.
C. Aquacultural activities shall meet all applicable federal, state and county standards and regulations.
D. No garbage, wastes or debris shall be allowed to accumulate upon the site of any aquaculture use or activity, nor discharged to any water body regulated by this SMP.
E. No pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, vaccines, growth stimulants, anti-fouling agents or other chemicals shall be used until approved by all appropriate state and federal agencies. Those agencies shall include, but shall not be limited to, the Washington State Departments of Fish and Wildlife, Agriculture, and Ecology, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Evidence of such approval shall be submitted to the city.
F. Aquaculture structures and equipment that come in contact with the water shall contain no substances that are toxic to aquatic life, and aquaculture activities that would degrade water quality shall be prohibited.
G. Aquaculture activities shall be subject to conditioning and requirements for mitigation to ensure that it does not result in a net loss of ecological function. (Ord. 2112 § 3 (Exh. C), 2013).