A. Documentation. Archaeological sites shall be adequately investigated and documented. For purposes of this chapter, adequately investigated and documented shall mean that (1) the investigation method, level of analysis, and area covered are sufficient to meet the requirements of VMC 20.710.070 and VMC 20.710.080, as appropriate; and (2) the documentation is sufficient to allow another archaeologist to repeat the investigation and reach a similar conclusion. Adequacy shall be determined by the Planning Official.

B. When and how to use the peer review process. In the event that there is substantive disagreement of a technical nature between archaeologists concerning an application subject to the provisions of this Chapter, either the Planning Official or the applicant may invoke the peer review process outlined by the US Department of the Interior, National Park Service September, 1993 publication, "The Peer Review of Public Archaeology Projects: A Procedure Developed by the Departmental Consulting Archaeologist" authored by Bennie C. Keel (ISSN 1057-1574) to resolve the issue. The party who invokes the peer review process shall bear the costs of the proceedings. The applicant and the City shall each appoint one, and together shall agree on the appointment of a third archaeologist to serve on the Peer Review Panel. (Ord. M-3643, 2004)