A. New, expanded or replacement structures shall only be permitted if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed breakwater, groin or weir will not result in a net loss of shoreline ecological functions, and the structure is necessary to water-dependent uses, public access, shoreline stabilization, or other specific public purpose.

B. Breakwaters, groins, and weirs shall require a conditional use permit, except when such structures are installed to protect or restore ecological functions, such as placement of woody debris in streams with the dual purpose of habitat and directing flows to prevent the need for shoreline stabilization or installation of groins that may eliminate or minimize the need for hard shoreline stabilization.

C. Breakwaters, groins and weirs shall be located, designed, constructed and operated consistent with mitigation sequencing principles, including avoiding critical areas, limiting structure size to the minimum necessary, restoring temporarily disturbed areas after construction is complete, and mitigating any long-term adverse impacts. (Ord. 2112 § 3 (Exh. C), 2013).