Ordinance 2910-06 - Laserfiche WebLink

Sites that are designated environmentally sensitive may be modified only in compliance with environmentally sensitive area regulations. Disturbance of environmentally sensitive areas to construct necessary utilities will be limited to the minimum necessary for construction. Sites designated as geologically hazardous areas may be modified if approved by the Planning Director based upon review of a geotechnical report that shows the proposal meets the criteria of Section 37 of the Zoning Code. The report must show that the modifications will not create a hazard to the subject property or surrounding properties. IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: All slopes that are not designated critical areas or required buffers may be modified. Major cuts and fills will likely occur to make sites suitable for development. Sites that are designated critical areas or buffers may be modified only in compliance with EMC 19.37. Disturbance of critical areas to construct necessary utilities will be limited to the minimum necessary for construction. Sites designated as geologically hazardous areas may be modified if approved by the Planning Director based upon review of a geotechnical report that shows the proposal meets the criteria of Section 37 of the Zoning Code. The report must show that the modifications will not create a hazard to the subject property or surrounding properties. The slopes must also not be designated critical areas for other reasons, such as fish and wildlife conservation areas, or be a buffer for another critical areas. Section 5: Compliance with EMC 19.37 Required. Section 4.1 of Attachment A to Ordinance No. 2213-97, which reads as follows: 4.1 Threshold If a priority species is mapped on or within 300 feet of a site or documented on the site by a qualified individual, additional SEPA review may be required. This will require coordination with the Department of Fish and Wildlife to determine appropriate mitigation measures. These may include, but are not limited to, seasonal restriction on construction, provision of buffers, and preservation of existing vegetation. Note: If an endangered plant or wildlife species is found on a site prior to or during development, the developer must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including preparation of habitat management plans. (The Subarea Plan preserves priority habitats as defined by the Department of Fish and Wildlife - urban natural open space, riparian corridors, and wetlands.) IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: El