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A. Policies. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.480, the agriculture policies of the 2016 2021 Kittitas County Shoreline Master Program shall be considered as policies of the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan. B. Regulations. 1. The applicability of shoreline review for agricultural activities shall be determined based on WAC 173-26-020 (Definitions) and WAC 173-26-241(3)(a) (Agriculture). Existing agricultural activities (see KCC 17B.07.020), including maintenance, repair and replacement of existing equipment and facilities (e.g., machinery, roads, buildings, etc. see KCC 17B.07.030(3)(b)), may continue as they historically have and may include changes in crops. New agricultural activities on land not currently in agricultural use are subject to shoreline review. New agricultural activities, equipment, and facilities are subject to shoreline review or exemption when applicable. The following provisions apply to any development, construction, or use of land for agricultural purposes. 2. New agricultural activities on lands that did not have agricultural activities in place on the date of adoption of this Master Program; conversion of agricultural lands to non- agricultural activities; the development of non-agricultural activities on agricultural lands; and uses in support of agricultural activities are governed by the provisions of this Master Program and subject to the following criteria: a. Uses and activities shall be consistent with the environment designation; b. Uses and activities shall be located and designed to ensure no net loss of ecological functions; c. Uses and activities shall not have a significant impact on other shoreline resources and values. 3. New agricultural activities, equipment, and facilities shall utilize best management practices established by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service or other similar agency. 4. Discharge of any manure storage facility into ground or surface water is prohibited. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016) 17B.06.040 Aquaculture. A. Policies. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.480, the aquaculture policies of the 2016 2021 Kittitas County Shoreline Master Program shall be considered as policies of the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan. B. Regulations. 1. All structures located within water bodies shall not preclude navigability of those waters at any time, and shall be clearly marked so as to provide no hazard to navigation on those waters. 2. Aquaculture facilities shall avoid significant conflict with water-dependent uses, the spreading of disease, introduction of non-native species, or impacts to shoreline aesthetic qualities. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016) 17B.06.050 Boating facilities, marinas, piers, and docks. A. Policies. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.480, the boating facilities, marinas, piers, and docks policies of the 2016 2021 Kittitas County Shoreline Master Program shall be considered as policies of the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan. B. Regulations.