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d. The proposal protects the critical area functions and values consistent with the best available science and results in no net loss of critical area functions and values: and e. The proposal is consistent with other applicable regulations and standards.2. The county mav condition the proposed alteration or development as necessary to mitiqate impacts to critical areas and to conform to the standards required by this Title.3. Determination. The Director will determine if the proposed alteration or development meets the criteria in KCC 17A.01.150(1) and complies with the applicable provisions of this Title. The Director shall prepare a written notice of determination and identifv anv required conditions of approval.a. lf a proposed alteration or development is approved under this Title a notice of determination and conditions of approval shall be included in the proiect file. be considered in the next ohase of the review of the proposed alteration or development in accordance with anv other apolicable codes and requlations. and shall be attached to the underlyinq oermit or approval.i. Any subsequent chanqes to the conditions of approval shall void the orevious determination pendinq re-review of the proposal and conditions of aoproval by the director. ii. A favorable determination should not be construed as endorsement or approval of any underlving permit or approval.b. lf a proposed alteration or development is reiected due to not adequatelv mitiqatinq its impacts on the critical area(s) and/or does not complv with the criteria in KCC 174.01 .150(1 ). and the provisions of this Title, the Director shall prepare a written notice of the determination that includes findinqs of noncompliance.i. No proposed alteration. development, or permit shall be approved or issued if it is determined that the proposed activity does not adequatellUnitioate its impacts on the critical area(s) and/or does not comply with the provisions of this Title.ii. Upon receivinq a notice of determination that includes findinos of noncompliance. the applicant may reouest consideration of a revised critical areas report. iii. lf the revision is found to be substantial and relevant to the critical area review. the Director mav reopen the critical area review and make a new etermination based on revt 4. The Countv's determination reoardino criti I areas pursuant to this Title shall be concurrent with the final decision to approve. condition. or denv the development oroposal or other alteration involved. 1 7A.01.170 Enforcement 1. Generallv. When a critical area or its buffer has been altered in violation of this Title, all onqoino development work shall stop. and the critical area and buffer shall be restored. The Countv shall have the authoritv to issue a stop work order to cease all onqoino development work. and order restoration, rehabilitation, or replacement measures at the owner's or other responsible partv's expense to compensate for violation of provisions of this Title.2. Requirement for Restoration Plan. All development work shall remain stopped until a restoration plan is prepared and approved by the County. Such a plan shall be prepared bv a qualified orofessional usinq best available science and shall describe how the actions proposed meet the minimum requirements described below. lnadequate plans shall be returned to the applicant or violator for revision and resubmittal. The County may consult with aqencies of expertise to ensure plan adequacv.3. Minimum Performance Standards for Restoration a. For alterations to critical aquifer recharoe areas. frequently flooded areas. wetlands. and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas. the followino minimum performance 17