Ordinance 2909-06 - Laserfiche WebLink

which may impact a fish and wildlife habitat conservation area to preserve, protect or enhance the fish and wildlife habitat conservation area. The habitat management plan shall be prepared by a qualified professional who understands the habitat requirements for the effected species. The consultant must demonstrate such expertise to the satisfaction of the director who may require resumes, work examples or other information demonstrating professional expertise on relevant habitat and/or fisheries issues. The City will meet with the consultant and direct preparation of the habitat management plan. The City must review and accept the habitat management plan as complete, before issuing any approvals for the proposed development. In the event of a dispute regarding appropriate content in the habitat management plan, the city may require additional studies or additional supporting information as provided for in Section 7 (37.070) of this chapter. 2. Content of Habitat Management Plan. The Director may require that all or a portion of the following be included in a habitat management plan: a. A map drawn to scale or survey showing the following information: i. All lakes, ponds, streams, wetlands and tidal waters on or adjacent to the subject property, including the name (if named), and ordinary high water mark of each, and the stream or wetland category consistent with the requirements of this chapter. ii. The location and description of the fish and wildlife habitat conservation area on the subject property, as well as any potential fish and wildlife habitat conservation area within a distance of the subject property that may impact an affected species or habitat, and iii. The location of any observed evidence of use by a species regulated by the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Habitat sections of this chapter. b. An analysis of how the proposed development activities will effect the fish and wildlife habitat conservation area and any effected species including the potential direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of the proposed action on the regulated species and its habitat within the project area. c. Provisions to reduce or eliminate the impacts of the proposed development activities on any fish and wildlife habitat conservation area and effected species. The HMP should describe components of the project that may benefit or promote the recovery of listed species and are included as an integral part of the proposed project. These conservation (or mitigation) measures serve to minimize or compensate for project effects on the species under review. The following items should be addressed: i. Provide specific recommendations, as appropriate, to reduce or eliminate the adverse effects of the proposed activity. Potential measures include: timing restrictions for all or some of the activities; clearing limitations; avoidance of specific areas; special construction techniques; HMP conditions; replanting with native vegetation; potential of habitat enhancement (i.e., fish passage barrier removal); best management practices, etc. ii. Include a description of proposed monitoring of the species, its habitat, and mitigation effectiveness. 52