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H. Fencing and Other Protection Mechanisms. Except for utility and road projects,the city shall require <br /> structural protection along the upland side of the stream and its buffer to minimize encroachment into <br /> and disturbance of the strum and buffer arca. Fencing shall be split rail or an alternative approved by <br /> Section 22. Ordinance 2909-06, as amended, (Zoning Code, Critical Areas), is hereby amended by the <br /> addition of the following section,to be codified as EMC 19.37.185 (Buffer width averaging for wetlands, <br /> lakes and streams): <br /> 19.37.185 Buffer width averaging for wetlands, lakes and streams <br /> The city may allow buffer width averaging; provided,that the total area on the lot contained within the <br /> buffer is not less than that required within the standard buffer, and that averaging will not reduce the <br /> critical area functions.The city may require buffer width averaging in order to provide protection to a <br /> particular portion of a critical area which is especially sensitive,or to incorporate existing significant <br /> vegetation or habitat areas into the buffer. Buffer width averaging shall not adversely impact the <br /> functions and values of the critical area.The adjusted minimum buffer width shall not be less than <br /> seventy-five percent of the standard buffer width. <br /> Section 23. Section 19 of Ordinance 2909-06, as amended, (Zoning Code, Critical Areas, EMC <br /> 19.37.190), is hereby amended as follows: <br /> 19.37.190 Additional-Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas requirements. <br /> A. Definitions. <br /> 1. "Habitats of primary association" means a critical component(s) of the habitats of federally or state <br /> - , - , - . .- - . - • , - ••• - - -- , -- - , •- - • • - <br /> "priority habitats" listed by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. <br /> activity, such as nesting. <br /> 3. "Significant biological areas" means the following areas of the city: <br /> b. Commercial and recreational shellfish areas; <br /> c. Kelp and cclgrass beds; <br /> d. Herring, sand lance, and smelt spawning areas; <br /> c. State natural arca preserves and natural resource conservation areas;and <br /> f. Significant biological areas of local importance: <br /> i. Maulsby Swamp, <br /> �i. Bomarc Bog, <br /> iv. Narbeck Swamp, <br /> EMC Title 19.37 (Critical Areas) Page 52 <br />