A. In addition to the general criteria in Section 12.40.10, the following criteria apply to land use in Natural Resource Areas.

1. Development shall be designed to preserve the integrity of the resource.
2. Development shall be conducted in a manner which will be compatible with the preservation of the resource and minimize damage to the resource.
3. The proposed development will not adversely affect either surface or subsurface water rights.
4. The proposed development will not significantly deteriorate significant wildlife habitat.
5. The proposed development will not significantly degrade existing natural scenic characteristics, create blight, or cause other nuisance factors such as excessive noise or obnoxious odors.