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activity, including clearing,filling or grading, shall be permitted until the information required by this section is reviewed and approved by the city. Such studies shall be prepared by experts with demonstrated qualifications in the area of concern,who shall prepare the studies in accordance with the requirements of this chapter to the satisfaction of the planning department.The city may retain consultants at the applicant's expense to assist the review of studies and/or conduct site evaluations which are outside the range of staff expertise.The planning director is authorized to develop and maintain a detailed list of required study contents. B. When a Critical Area Report is Required.A critical area report is required when a proposed development is located on a site with a documented or suspected critical area, or within 300 feet of a documented critical area on an adjacent parcel (or 200 feet from an active geologically hazardous area). The City may waive the requirement for a critical area report in the following circumstances on a case- by-case basis: 1. The critical area was previously documented by a study and the City has determined the proposed development would meet the minimum required buffer for the critical area and the project would not impact the critical area; or 2. There is existing legally established development located between the critical area and the proposed development site and any required buffers on the site would be ineffective. Table 37.1: Critical Area Reports-Summary Document/Report type When Required Notes: Geological Assessment letter Potential geologically hazardous Reconnaissance study area exists on or within 200'of the proposed proiect area. Geological-report An active geologically hazardous Detailed study area exists on or within 200'of the proposed project area. Critical Area Delineation Report Wetland,stream or lake on-site Identifies and maps or within 300' critical areas and buffers Wetland or Stream Mitigation Plan Alteration or fill of wetlands, Includes monitoring and streams or buffers contingency elements Biological Assessment for threatened Development within 200 feet of For federally listed species Type F stream threatened or endangered species Biological Assessment for threatened Development within "protected Per Biological Opinion by species area"or"special flood hazard NMFS for development area" within 100-year floodplain.See section Biological Evaluation Typically not required by the Generic term for other City, but may be required by types of analysis. state or federal agencies Planning Commission Resolution 19-04 Page 19 Critical Areas March 19, 2019