WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS OF RICRMP:

Provide written response to all items in section 1.3.1(A)

(1) demonstrate the need for the proposed activity or alteration;

(2) demonstrate that all applicable local zoning ordinances, building codes, flood hazard standards, and all safety codes, fire codes, and environmental requirements have or will be met; local approvals are required for activities as specifically prescribed for nontidal portions of a project in Sections 1.3.1(B), 1.3.1(C), 1.3.1(F), 1.3.1(H), 1.3.1(I), 1.3.1(K), 1.3.1(M), 1.3.1(O) and 1.3.1(Q); for projects on state land, the state building official, for the purposes of this section, is the building official;

(3) describe the boundaries of the coastal waters and land areas that are anticipated to be affected;

(4) demonstrate that the alteration or activity will not result in significant impacts on erosion and/or deposition processes along the shore and in tidal waters;

(5) demonstrate that the alteration or activity will not result in significant impacts on the abundance and diversity of plant and animal life;

(6) demonstrate that the alteration will not unreasonably interfere with, impair, or significantly impact existing public access to, or use of, tidal waters and/or the shore;

(7) demonstrate that the alteration will not result in significant impacts to water circulation, flushing, turbidity, and sedimentation;

(8) demonstrate that there will be no significant deterioration in the quality of the water in the immediate vicinity as defined by DEM;

(9) demonstrate that the alteration or activity will not result in significant impacts to areas of historic and archaeological significance;

(10) demonstrate that the alteration or activity will not result in significant conflicts with water-dependent uses and activities such as recreational boating, fishing, swimming, navigation, and commerce, and;

(11) demonstrate that measures have been taken to minimize any adverse scenic impact (see Section 1.3.5).