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B. Exceptions. The following are exceptions to the requirements of this chapter; however, the exceptions listed in this section still require compliance with the other requirements of this chapter. The exception may not be exempted from other state or federal regulations or permit requirements. Any incidental damage to,or alteration of, a critical area that is not a necessary outcome of the allowed development shall be restored, rehabilitated, or replaced at the expense of the property owner. 1. Where structures, lawns and associated improvements have been legally established within a buffer area, new structures and additions to existing structures up to 200 square feet may be permitted within the improved portion of the buffer as follows: a. The 200 square foot limit shall include all associated improvements such as walkways or other impervious areas. b.The new structure or addition shall be placed within the outer 50 percent of a legally altered critical area; c.The new structure or addition maintains a minimum setback of ten feet from the critical area; d. A minimum of one square foot of legally altered buffer area is restored for every one square foot of new structure; e. A critical area covenant is recorded; f.A habitat assessment is completed if within a F stream buffer; g.A fence and critical area sign is provided to protect the newly established buffer area; and h.Only one exception may be granted per site or property. 27. Wetland-Size Exceptionxemptions.The following wetlands are exempt from compliance with the wetland preservation and protection goalsmiti_ation sequencing provisions in this chapterSectien 37.120.A. Mitigation must be provided for any approved impacts per Section 37.110 of this chapter.: a. Category III and IV wetlands less than one thousand square feet in ar a that meet all of the following criteria: i. The wetland is not associated with a riparian corridor; ii. The wetland is not part of a wetland mosaic; and iii. The wetland does not contain habitat identified as essential for local populations of priority species identified by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. b. Category III and IV wetlands between one thousand square feet and four thousand square feet in area that meet all of the following criteria: i. The wetland is not associated with a riparian corridor; ii. The wetland is not part of a wetland mosaic; iii. The wetland does not contain habitat identified as essential for local populations of priority species identified by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife; and iv. The wetland scores three or four points for habitat in the 2014 Western Washington Wetland Rating System. a. All isolated Category IV wetlands less than 4,000 square feet that: i. Are not associated with riparian areas or their buffers ii.Are not associated with shorelines of the state or their associated buffers iii.Are not part of a wetland mosaic iv. Do not score 5 or more points for habitat function based on the 2014 update to the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington: 2014 Update (Ecology Publication #14-06- 029, or as revised and approved by Ecology) Planning Commission Resolution 19-04 Page 9 Critical Areas March 19, 2019