Ordinance 3676-19 - Laserfiche WebLink

GD. Habitat Management Plan. "Habitat management plan" means an activity proposed by a public agency or private entity, and approved by the planning director,within an arca which may impact a fish and wildlife habitat conservation ar a to preserve, protect or enhance the fish and wildlife habitat conservation area. 1. HMP Submittal and Review Process.The habitat management plan shall be prepared by a qualified professional who understands the habitat requirements for the affected 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 19.37.070 of this chapter. 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 arca on the subject property, as well as any potential fish and wildlife habitat conservation ar a within a distance of the 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 affect the fish and wildlife habitat conservation arca and any affected species including the potential direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of the proposed action on the regulated species and its habitat within the project arca. c. Provisions to reduce or eliminate the impacts of the proposed development activities on any fish of the project that may benefit or promote the recovery of listed species and are included as an be addressed: i. Provide specific recommendations, as appropriate, to reduce or eliminate the adverse effects of the 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. d. The HMP shall identify the specific habitat objectives.The HMP is designed to achieve and include recommendations regarding all actions taken to be necessary to avoid reducing the likelihood that the species will maintain and reproduce over the long term, and/or actions to maintain or enhance the significant features present. Planning Commission Resolution 19-04 Page 62 Critical Areas March 19, 2019