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2.0 REGULATORY SETTING 2.1 WETLAND AND STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS 2.1.1 Cowardin System Classifications The wetland classification applicable to this site according to the Cowardin System, as described in Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States(Cowardin 1979), are as follows: Wetland A: Palustrine, Forested, Broad-leaved Deciduous, Seasonally Flooded. 2.1.2 City of Everett Classifications Pursuant to EMC 19.37.090(C), wetlands are classified according to the Department of Ecology's (DOE) Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington: 2014 Update (Hruby 2014). As described in EMC 19.37.160(A), classification of streams shall be established in accordance with the water typing rules contained in WAC 222-16-030. Protective buffers are assigned to wetlands and streams based upon these classifications, as provided in EMC 19.37.110(A) and 19.37.170(A)(3), respectively. The wetlands within the vicinity of the property are classified as follows: Wetland A— Category III: Wetland A is classified as a Category III depressional wetland with a total score of 18 points and habitat score of 5 points. Wetland A receives standard buffer of 80 feet from its delineated boundary. 2.1.3 Exemptions Pursuant to EMC 19.37.050(A)(1)(k), "legally constructed structures and improvements in existence onjanuary 13, 1990, that do not meet the buffer requirements of this chapter may be remodeled, reconstructed, expanded or replaced;provided, that the new construction or related activity does not further alter or increase the impact to the critical area or buffer as a result of the proposed modification." Based on this exemption, the existing developed/improved areas (SFR, fence, yard, etc.) that are located within the standard required buffer may be remodeled, reconstructed, expanded, or replaced as long as they do not further alter or increase impacts to critical areas or buffers. These areas are shown on the map in Appendix C. 2.2 THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES Based on review of publicly available resources (Snohomish County Bull Trout and Chinook Salmon distribution maps), no development is proposed, and no clearing activities occurred in the primary association area of a critical species. For this reason, no habitat management plan has been prepared for this property. 2.3 SPECIAL FLOOD HAzARn AREAS FEMA has delineated special flood hazard areas and risk zones, which are identified on FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Snohomish County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which requires the adoption of floodplain management ordinances to reduce flood damage. 2127100th Street SE 3 WRI#23188 Critical Area Study and Mitigation Plan October 9, 2023