This chapter applies to all development, uses and activities within areas or adjacent to areas designated as critical areas unless identified as exempt in BIMC 16.20.040. No action shall be taken by any person, company, agency, governmental body (including the city), or applicant, which results in any alteration of a critical area except as consistent with the purposes, intent, requirements, development standards and goals of this chapter. (Ord. 2018-01 § 2 (Exh. A), 2018)