(1) The Director of Community Development is given the authority to administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter to accomplish the stated purpose.

(2) The city shall not approve any development permit or subdivision, or otherwise issue any authorization to alter the condition of any land, water, or vegetation, or to construct or alter any structure or improvement in, over, or on a critical area of associated buffer, without first assuring compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.

(3) The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all lands, all land uses and development activity, and all structures and facilities in the city, whether or not a development permit or other authorization is required and shall apply to every person, firm, partnership, corporation, group, governmental agency, or other entity that owns, leases, or administers land within the city. No person, company, agency, or applicant shall alter a critical area or buffer except as consistent with the purposes and requirements of this Chapter.

(4) Approval of a development permit pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter does not discharge the obligation of the applicant to comply with the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 21-15 §6, 2021; Ord. 03-18 §3, 2003).