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4. Grad�-:g/filling must not adversely affect the hydrology of streams and existing or created <br /> wetlands. (SEPA Earth and Water Policies) <br /> 5. Grading/filling on-site shall not adversely atTe�t adjoining sites. (SEPA Earth and Water <br /> Policies) <br /> G. Removal of native vegetation within the building setback and buffer areas must be avoided <br /> when possible. (SEPA Earth and Water Policies) <br /> Section 4: SURFACE/GROUNDVVATER, PLANTS AND ANIMAI.S <br /> 4.1 Threshold <br /> If a priority species is mapped on or within 300 feet of a site or documented on the site by a <br /> qualified individual, additional SEPA review maybe required. This will require coordination <br /> with the Department of Fish and Wildlife to deterrttine appropriate mitigation meazures. These <br /> may include, but are not limited to, seasonal restriction on construction, provision of buffers, <br /> and preservation of existing vegetation. <br /> Note: If an endangered plant or wildlife species is found on a site prior to or during <br /> development, the developer must comply with aU applicable federal, state, and local regulations, <br /> including preparation of habitat management plans. (The Subazea Plan preserves priority <br /> habitats as defined by the Department ofFish and Wildlife - urban natural open space, riparian <br /> cortidors, and wedands.) <br /> 4.3 Mitigation 111easures <br /> 4.3.1 General Mitigatioo Me.sures <br /> 1. A variety of native species can be planted to increase local diversity and provide attractive <br /> wildlife habitat while countering erosion. The use of native plants can also improve water <br /> quality by minimizing the use of fertilizets, herbicides, and pesticides. Water use efficiency <br /> is another advantage of landscaping with native plants. Reduced irrigation means reduced <br /> likeliliood of erosion, siltation, and landsliding resulting from the development, reduced <br /> impacts to local hydrology, reduced maintenance costs, and enhanced water availab'si:ty for <br /> other consumptive uses. <br /> All plantings in environmentally sensitive areas and their buffers and in transition areas in <br /> SW Everett shall be native species and hybrid natives, including landscaping required by <br /> Cliapter 35 of the Zoning Code (perimeter landscaping, Izndscaping of the pazking lot, and <br /> inrerior landscaping). The Ciry has a goal that 75%of new landscaping in th: Subazea be <br /> native, hybrid natives, or drought-tolerant. Landscape plans should show an attempt to <br /> reach this goal unless landscaping�vith these species will not meet the objective ofthe <br /> proposal (e.g., golf driving ranee, ball fields, etc.). <br /> % <br /> 2d <br />