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development process, including the approval of a site plan in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance or a subdivision plat in accordance with the Chapter 33. B. Development in RPAs may be allowed only if it: (i) is water-dependent; or (ii) constitutes redevelopment. C. A water quality impact assessment shall be required for any proposed development or redevelopment within RPAs and for any development within RMAs when required by the City Engineer because of the unique characteristics of the site or intensity of development, in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.1-11. Section 9.1-8. Conflict with other Regulations. In any case where the requirements of this Chapter conflict with any other provision of the Code of the City of Portsmouth or existing state or federal regulations, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall apply. Section 9.1-9. Interpretation of Resource Protection Area Boundaries. A. Delineation by the Applicant. The site-specific boundaries of the Resource Protection Area shall ordinarily be determined by the applicant through the performance of an environmental site assessment, subject to approval by the Director of Planning and in accordance with Section 9.1-11. The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Map shall be used as a guide to the general location of Resource Protection Areas. B. Delineation by Director of Planning The Director of Planning, when requested by an applicant wishing to construct a single-family residence, may waive the requirement for an environmental site assessment and may perform the delineation. The Director of Planning may use remote sensing, hydrology, soils, plant species, and any other relevant data, and consult other sources as needed to perform the delineation2 The delineation of the Director of Planning shall be considered final and may not be appealed. C. Where Conflict Arises Over Delineation.