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Exhibit B <br />ORDINANCE Exhibit A - Page 56 of 66 <br />3. The purpose of the assessment is to determine whether or not a fish or wildlife habitat <br />conservation area identified in this title and any associated buffer are located on or adjacent to <br />a proposed development, and whether the proposed development could potentially adversely <br />impact the regulated fish or wildlife habitat area and affected species. <br />4. If an approved habitat assessment determines that no fish or wildlife habitat conservation <br />areas identified in this title or associated buffers are present on or adjacent to the site, or that <br />the proposal will not adversely impact those areas and/or affected species, then the fish and <br />wildlife habitat area review will be considered complete. <br />5. If the habitat assessment determines that a fish or wildlife habitat conservation area <br />identified in this title or associated buffers are present on or adjacent to the proposed <br />development and that the proposal will potentially adversely impact those areas and/or <br />affected species, an habitat management plan shall be prepared. The habitat management plan <br />must identify all actions that could be taken and which are necessary to avoid reducing the <br />likelihood that the species will maintain and reproduce over the long term and/or actions to <br />maintain or enhance the significant features present. <br />6. The director may consult with the Department of Fish and Wildlife before accepting the <br />habitat assessment as final, and if recommended by the Department of Fish and Wildlife may <br />require preparation of an HMP. <br />7. The city may require that the applicant request a separate evaluation of the site by WDFW <br />staff to confirm the findings of the habitat assessment. <br />8. The department shall review the habitat assessment and either: <br />a. Accept the habitat assessment as complete and include any recommended <br />mitigation measures necessary to reduce impacts to the critical fish and wildlife habitat <br />conservation areas or affected species as project requirements; or <br />b. Require preparation of an habitat management plan if the habitat assessment <br />indicates potential unmitigated adverse impacts to the critical fish and wildlife habitat <br />conservation areas or affected species. <br />C. Habitat Management Plan. <br />1. Habitat Management Plan Submittal and Review Process. The habitat management plan <br />shall be prepared by a qualified professional who understands the habitat requirements for the <br />affected species. The consultant must demonstrate such expertise to the satisfaction of the <br />director, who may require resumes, work examples or other information demonstrating <br />professional expertise on relevant habitat and/or fisheries issues. The city will meet with the <br />consultant and direct preparation of the habitat management plan. The city must review and <br />accept the habitat management plan as complete before issuing any approvals for the proposed <br />development. In the event of a dispute regarding appropriate content in the habitat <br />management plan, the city may require additional studies or additional supporting information <br />as provided for by this chapter.