17.114.160 Critical area report – Requirements – SMP.
(1) Preparation by Qualified Professional. If required by the director in accordance with SMC 17.114.150(3)(b)(iii), the applicant shall submit a critical area report prepared by a qualified professional as defined in this title.
(2) Incorporating Best Available Science. The critical area report shall use scientifically valid methods and studies in the analysis of critical area data and field reconnaissance and reference the source of science used. The critical area report shall evaluate the proposal and all probable impacts to critical areas in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(3) Minimum Report Contents.
(a) The name and contact information of the applicant, a description of the proposal, and identification of the permit requested;
(b) A copy of the site plan for the development proposal including:
(i) A map to scale depicting critical areas, buffers, the development proposal, and any areas to be altered (e.g., cleared, filled or graded); and
(ii) A description of the proposed stormwater management plan for the development and consideration of impacts to drainage alterations;
(c) The dates, names, and qualifications of the persons preparing the report and documentation of any fieldwork performed on the site;
(d) Identification and characterization of all critical areas, wetlands, water bodies, and buffers within or adjacent to the proposed project area;
(e) A statement specifying the accuracy of the report, and all assumptions made and relied upon;
(f) An assessment of the probable cumulative impacts to critical areas resulting from development of the site and the proposed development;
(g) An analysis of site development alternatives including a no development alternative;
(h) A description of reasonable efforts made to apply mitigation sequencing pursuant to SMC 17.114.180(4), Mitigation Sequencing, to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to critical areas;
(i) Plans for adequate mitigation, as needed, to offset any unavoidable impacts, in accordance with SMC 17.114.190, Mitigation plan requirements, including, but not limited to:
(i) Measures to mitigate the impacts of any proposed development within or adjacent to a critical area or buffer on the critical area; and
(ii) Measures to mitigate the impacts of any proposed alteration of a site outside of a critical area or buffer which may lead to impacts on the critical area or buffer such as change in runoff patterns, change in groundwater patterns or adverse proximity impacts on habitat or other functions;
(j) A discussion of the performance standards applicable to the critical area and proposed activity;
(k) Mapped Location of Ordinary High Water Marks (OHWM). OHWM shall be based on a field investigation at the time of an application;
(l) Any additional information required for the critical area as specified in Chapters 17.115 through 17.135 SMC.
(4) Unless otherwise provided, a critical area report may be supplemented by or composed, in whole or in part, of any reports or studies required by other laws and regulations or previously prepared for and applicable to the development proposal site, that meet the substantive requirements of this part, as approved by the director. (Ord. 1373 §§ 26, 27, 2014; Ord. 1164 § 4, 2004).