(A) The county may issue a permit, for a specified period of time appropriate to the work to be conducted, upon determining that:
(1) The applicant is appropriately qualified, as evidenced by training, education, and/or experience, and possesses demonstrable competence relative to the type and scope of the work;
(2) The proposed work furthers the county policies regarding cultural resources and is in the public interest;
(3) The proposed work, including time, scope, location, and purpose, is not inconsistent with the county’s general management plan or, if inconsistent, no other reasonable alternative exists and adequate replacement/compensation for lost cultural resources is being provided;
(4) The proponent understands and is willing to comply with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to cultural resources; and
(5) Every reasonable effort has been made to improve the opportunity for benefit, use, and enjoyment of cultural resources for the county’s residents and visitors.
(B) When the area of the proposed work would cross jurisdictional boundaries, so that permit applications must be submitted to more than one federal land manager, the federal land managers shall coordinate permitting requirements with the county.
(Ord. 2013-1, passed 7-8-2013)