A. Identify and preserve resources. Encourage the identification and preservation of cultural, archaeological, and historic resources consistent with the Growth Management Act of 1990, as amended, and Vancouver’ s Comprehensive Plan, Visions for the Vancouver Urban Area.

B. Establish procedures and standards. Establish clear procedures and specific standards for identifying, documenting, and preserving Vancouver’s cultural, archaeological, and historic resources.

C. Use the best technology and techniques. Ensure use of the best available technology and techniques commonly accepted as standards in the profession of archaeology for identification and preservation of cultural, archaeological, and historic resources.

D. Balance preservation and development. Establish a fair and equitable process for balancing the need for identification and preservation of cultural, archaeological, and historic resources with land development.

E. Provide coordination and consistency. Ensure coordination and consistency in the implementation of the State Environmental Policy Act, the Shoreline Management Act, the Growth Management Act, RCW Chapters 27.34, 27.44, 27.48, and 27.53, and associated regulations. (Ord. M-3643, 2004)