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c. Creation or restoration of off-channel refuge habitat; d. Restoration of fish habitat where it has been previously eliminated or degraded; e. Enhancement of existing habitat to improve functions and values; f. Buffer enhancement in riparian habitat areas. g, Replacement of the habitat functions and values that are impacted by development. 5. Also in accordance with RPA-3.A.3.b,where conditions permit,the City shall require development within the 100-year floodplain to use Low Impact Development(LID) methods consistent with the city's stormwater management regulations,to minimize or avoid stormwater effects. 6. All development proposals shall protect, enhance,or restore habitat to the maximum extent practicable, either on-site or off-site. 7. When development occurs in floodplain areas,the portion of the site not elevated above the 100-year flood elevation shall be designed to create floodplain refugia and prevent stranding of aquatic species during flood events to the maximum extent practicable. 8. Restoration of fish habitat either on-site or off-site is allowed in order to mitigate for habitat impacts caused by development within the floodplain. Restoration and mitigation for impacts may occur in areas which flood more frequently than the area proposed for development (e.g., tidal restoration project that provides greater habitat benefits to juvenile salmonids). 9. The City shall have the authority to require changes in the design of a development if necessary to avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts to endangered species or habitat for such species. Section 24. Section 20 of Ordinance 2909-06, as amended, (Zoning Code,Critical Areas, EMC 19.37.200), is hereby amended as follows: 19.37.200 Ground water discharge areas—seeps and springs. Lots which contain or are affected by springs, seeps or ground water discharge areas shall be evaluated to determine the relationship the discharge has on geologically hazardous areas,wetlands, streams,fish, plant and wildlife habitat areas.An analysis of such features shall be included in the application for development of the subject property.The city may allow modification of such features consistent with the provisions of this chapter related to geological hazards, streams, wetlands,fish, plant, and wildlife habitat areas, as applicable. Section 25. Section 21 of Ordinance 2909-06, as amended, (Zoning Code,Critical Areas, EMC 19.37.210 -Lot area—Lot coverage—Permitted number of dwelling units in multiple-family developments), is hereby repealed. Section 26.Section 22 of Ordinance 2909-06, as amended, (Zoning Code,Critical Areas, EMC 19.37.220), is hereby amended as follows: 19.37.220 Gevenams—T-r3Gts—Noticc on title Critical Area Protective Requirements—Setbacks from Buffers; Fencing;Signs;Covenants. A. General requirements.Storage of building materials, junk and other items is not permitted within critical areas or buffers.All construction staging areas must be shown on approved plans and located outside of critical areas and buffers. EMC Title 19.37 (Critical Areas) Page 58