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or as revised (Ecology Publication No. 14-06-029). Wetlands, as defined by this chapter, shall be <br /> classified as category I, category II, category Ill, or category IV. <br /> 1. Category I wetlands are those that: (a) represent a unique or rare wetland type; or(b) are more <br /> sensitive to disturbance than most wetlands; or(c) are relatively undisturbed and contain ecological <br /> attributes that are impossible to replace within a human lifetime; or(d) provide a very high level of <br /> function. All wetlands that meet one or more of the following criteria shall be considered category I <br /> wetlands: <br /> Department of Natural Resources; <br /> t--Bogs; <br /> be. Mature forested wetlands larger than one acre; <br /> cd. Wetlands that perform a very high level of function as evidenced by a score of twenty-three <br /> points or more on the Wetland Rating Form—Western Washington. <br /> 2. Category II wetlands are ecologically important and provide a high level of function.They are <br /> difficult but not impossible to replace.Wetlands that meet the following criteria shall be considered <br /> category II wetlands: <br /> a. Wetlands that do not meet the criteria of category I wetlands; <br /> b. A wetland identified by the state Department of Natural Resources as containing"sensitive" <br /> plant species; <br /> c. Wetlands with high functions and values as indicated by a score of twenty to twenty-two points <br /> on the Wetland Rating System Form—Western Washington. <br /> 3. Category III wetlands provide a moderate level of functions.They are typically more disturbed, <br /> smaller, and/or more isolated in the landscape than category I or II wetlands.Wetlands that meet <br /> the following criteria shall be considered category III wetlands: <br /> a. Wetlands that score sixteen to nineteen points on the Wetland Rating Form—Western <br /> Washington. <br /> 4. Category IV wetlands provide the lowest level of function and are often heavily disturbed, but still <br /> provide important functions. Category IV wetlands include: <br /> a. All wetlands that score nine to fifteen points on the Wetland Rating Form—Western <br /> Washington. (Ord. 3457-15 § 2, 2015: Ord. 2909-06§ 9, 2006) <br /> A. Wetland Report Required. If the city determines that wetland or buffer impacts may occur as a <br /> result of the proposal, a wetland report as required by Section 19.37.070 of this chapter and this section <br /> must be submitted by the applicant. <br /> B. Preparation by a Qualified Professional.A critical area report for wetlands shall be prepared by a <br /> qualified professional who is a certified professional wetland scientist, a noncertified professional <br /> experience preparing wetland reports,or a professional who demonstrates expertise in wetland science <br /> to the satisfaction of the planning director.The qualifications of the professional who prepared the plan <br /> shall be included in the report.The accuracy of the report shall be certified by the professional who is <br /> the principal author of the report.The director shall have the authority to hire an outside consultant at <br /> the applicant's expense to review plans when the city has concerns about the accuracy or completeness <br /> of the plan. <br /> C. Minimum Standards for Wetland Reports.The written report(and the accompanying plan sheets} <br /> shall contain the following information, at a minimum: <br /> Planning Commission Resolution 19-04 Page 30 <br /> Critical Areas March 19, 2019 <br />