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Exhibit B <br />ORDINANCE Exhibit A - Page 49 of 66 <br />Publication #12-06-015, and Chapter 4.2 of Wetland Mitigation in Washington State–Part 1: Policies and <br />Guidance—Version 2, Ecology Publication #21-06-003,or as revised). <br />D. Permittee-responsible, concurrent mitigation. Concurrent mitigation is a form of permittee- <br />responsible mitigation implemented at the same time permitted impacts are occurring. The permittee is <br />responsible for implementation and success of the compensation. Concurrent mitigation may occur at <br />the site of the permitted impacts or at an off-site location, usually within the same watershed. <br />Permittee-responsible, concurrent mitigation shall be used only if the applicant’s qualified professional <br />demonstrates to the planning director’s satisfaction that the proposed approach is ecologically <br />preferable to use of a bank or in-lieu fee program, consistent with the criteria in this Section. <br />ARTICLE IV. FREQUENTLY FLOODED AREAS <br />19.37.400 AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD <br />Areas of special flood hazard shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 19.30. <br />ARTICLE V. FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION AREAS <br />19.37.500 FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION AREAS - DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE <br />A. All areas meeting the definition of fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas are subject to the <br />regulations in this chapter. The intent of the management of these areas is to ensure sufficient habitat <br />quality, quantity, and connectivity for species within their natural geographic distribution in order to <br />support viable populations over the long term and to prevent isolated subpopulations. <br />Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas are ecosystems composed of unique interacting systems of <br />soils, geology, topography, and plant and animal communities. They consist of land-based areas and <br />aquatic areas. Wildlife habitat provides opportunities for food, cover, nesting, breeding, and movement <br />for fish and wildlife within the City; maintains and promotes diversity of species and habitat within the <br />City; helps to maintain air and water quality; controls erosion; serves as areas for recreation, education <br />and scientific study, and aesthetic appreciation; and provides neighborhood separation and visual <br />diversity within urban areas. <br />Riparian corridors are essential for wild fish populations. Healthy riparian zones are dynamic ecosystems <br />that perform various functions that form salmonid habitat. Some of the major functions include <br />producing and delivering large and small woody debris to shorelines and stream channels; shoreline <br />protection and habitat formation; removing sediments and dissolved chemicals from water; moderating <br />water temperature; providing thermal refugia; providing habitat for terrestrial animals; and providing <br />proper nutrient sources for aquatic life. Additionally, aquatic areas and their associated buffers store <br />and convey stormwater and floodwater; recharge groundwater; and serve as areas for recreation, <br />education and scientific study and aesthetic appreciation. B. The following actions are exempt from <br />other requirements of this chapter, but may require preparation of a habitat assessment or biological <br />assessment when conducted within a fish and wildlife habitat conservation area, and must result in no <br />net loss of ecological functions and values: <br />1. EMC 19.37.060(B)(1), Minor utility construction projects. <br />2. EMC 19.37.060(B)(4), Public and private pedestrian paths and trails