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. a. It is a water dependent facility, which meets the following: 1. It does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan; 2. It complies with the Performance Standards section of this ordinance; 3. Any nonwater-dependent component is located outside of the Resource Protection Area; and 4. Access to the water dependent facility will be provided with the minimum disturbance necessary. Where practicable, a single point of access will be provided. I. (2) Exemptions in Resource Protection Areas. The following land disturbances in the Resource Protection Area may be considered exempt: (a) water wells, (b) passive recreational facilities such as boardwalks, trails and pathways; and (c) historic preservation and archaeological activities, provided that they comply with the following: a. The land disturbance undergoes an administrative review, pursuant to Section 9.1-10 (C), prior to approval; and Any land disturbance exceeding an area of 2,500 square feet shall comply with Chapter II (Erosion and Sediment Control) of the Portsmouth City Code. b. . ******************************************** (5) Permitted Modifications ofthe Buffer Area. In order to achieve the functional value of the buffer, existing vegetation may be removed, subject to approval by the City Planning Director, only to provide for reasonable sight lines, access paths, general woodlot management, and best management practices, including those that prevent upland erosion and concentrated flows of stormwater, as follows: a. Trees may be pruned or removed as necessary to provide for reasonable sight lines and vistas, provided that where removed, they shall be replaced with other vegetation that is equally effective in retarding runoff, preventing erosion, and filtering nonpoint source pollution from runoff. .