40.240.010    Purpose and Authority (REPEALED)

The purpose of these regulations is to protect and provide for the enhancement of the scenic, cultural, recreational, and natural resources of the Columbia River Gorge, and to protect and support the economy of the Columbia River Gorge by allowing future economic development in a manner that enhances the scenic, cultural, recreational, and natural resources of the Gorge. These regulations are intended to be consistent with and implement the Management Plan for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area adopted and amended by the Columbia River Gorge Commission. These regulations shall only apply to lands within the Clark County area within the National Scenic Area. If conflicts occur between Chapter 40.240 and other Title 40 provisions, Chapter 40.240 shall prevail as to lands within the National Scenic Area, except when conflicts arise between buffer and/or riparian zone width requirements in Chapter 40.240 and Chapters 40.440 and 40.450, the broadest buffer and/or riparian zone width shall be required. The provisions of Chapter 40.240 shall provide the minimum protection of natural resources. Additional requirements providing greater levels of natural resources protection, pursuant to provisions of Chapters 40.440 and 40.450 shall be imposed.

(Amended: Ord. 2003-12-15)