Ordinance 2909-06 - Laserfiche WebLink

ii. Kasch Park (Bomarc) Bog, iii. Simpson site, Category I wetlands, iv. Narbeck Swamp, v. Jetty Island A. Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas Designation. All areas meeting the definition of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas above are designated as Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas, and are subject to the regulations in Sections 15 - 19 (37.150 - 37.190) of this chapter, except that developments in shoreline jurisdiction are subject to the requirements in the Shoreline Master Program. B. Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas Mapping. The approximate location and extent of fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas within the City of Everett's planning area are shown on maps compiled and maintained by the City Planning and Community Development Department. These maps shall be used as a general guide only for the assistance of property owners, project applicants, and other interested parties; boundaries are generalized. The actual type, extent and boundaries of fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas shall be determined by a qualified scientific professional according to the procedures, definitions and criteria established by this chapter. In the event of any conflict between the habitat location or type shown on the city's fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas maps and the criteria or standards of this chapter, the criteria and standards resulting from the field investigation shall control. Other mapping sources include • Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitat and Species maps. • Washington State Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Program mapping data. • Anadromous and resident salmonid distribution maps contained in the Habitat Limiting factors reports published by the Washington Conservation Commission. • Washington State Department of Natural Resources State Natural Area Preserves and Natural Resources Conservation Area Maps. (This section shall be codified as EMC 19.37.140.) Section 15: Lakes, ponds, and created ponds. A. Lakes. Lakes which are 20 acres or more shall be protected as required by the Shoreline Master Program. Lakes and ponds which are less than 20 acres in size and are not subject to the shoreline master program shall be subject to the regulations in this section. B. Buffers. Lakes and ponds have the following buffers of native vegetation: 1. Lakes and ponds used by salmonids - 100 feet 2. Lakes and ponds with no salmonid use - 50 feet If a wetland or stream occurs along the fringe of the pond or lake, the buffer shall be the greater of that required for the pond or lake or for the wetland or stream. 35