Ordinance 2909-06 - Laserfiche WebLink

f. Significant biological areas of local importance: i. Maulsby Swamp, ii. Bomarc Bog, iii. Simpson site, Category I wetlands, iv. Narbeck Swamp, v. Jetty Island B. Goals and Additional Requirements. It is the goal of the city to preserve, protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas through sound habitat management practices. Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas in shoreline jurisdiction are regulated by the Shoreline Master Program. All other fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas are regulated by this chapter. 1. All new development and redevelopment adjacent to fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas should consider low impact stormwater management techniques where site conditions allow as described in the Low Impact Development Technical Guidance Manual for Puget Sound, January 2005. 2. If a development is proposed on or within a distance which could impact habitats of primary association, significant biological areas, and/or vegetative corridors linking watersheds, as described in this section, the applicant shall provide a habitat assessment. If the habitat assessment determines that the proposed development could potentially adversely impact a fish and wildlife habitat conservation area, the applicant shall provide a habitat management plan (HMP), prepared by a qualified expert for evaluation by the city, state and federal agencies. The HMP must address activities that can be taken to preserve, protect, or enhance the affected fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas. The HMP shall be based upon sound habitat management practices and be designed to achieve specific habitat objectives. If the habitat assessment finds that the proposed development could result in substantial elimination of or significant reduction in riparian corridors, existing connections between critical areas, or continuous vegetated corridors linking watersheds, the HMP must analyze alternatives and measures to maximize the maintenance of existing corridors. The city shall ask the appropriate resource agencies to review and comment on the development impacts and the provisions of the HMP. a. Distance for Habitats of Primary Association. i. Salmonids. When development is proposed on or within 200 feet of a Type F stream, a habitat assessment shall be required. ii. Bald eagles. When a development is proposed within 800 feet of an eagle nest, or within one-half (1/2) mile of a nest if also within 250 feet of the shoreline, or within one-quarter (1/4) mile of a communal roost, a habitat assessment meeting the requirements of this chapter shall be required. In addition to the requirements of this chapter, the habitat assessment shall address the criteria contained in WAC 232-12-292, the Washington State Bald Eagle Protection Rules. The Director is authorized to promulgate an administrative rule identifying the required content for an integrated habitat assessment consistent with these requirements. E.