17.125.080 Critical area report – Specific requirements for wetlands – SMP.
A critical area report is required for any development activity allowed under this section and SMC 17.125.100. In addition to the general requirements of SMC 17.114.160, the following are required as part of the critical areas study:
(1) A map drawn to scale or survey showing the following information:
(a) The edge of the wetland based on methods described in the current federal delineation manual and applicable regional supplement as specified by the Washington State Department of Ecology;
(b) The wetlands characteristics and plant communities based on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Classification of Wetlands and Deep Water Habitats in the U.S.;
(c) Stream corridors, name (if named), and stream type based on the State Department of Natural Resources’ Official Water Type Maps; and
(d) Observed or reported wildlife that make use of the area including, but not limited to, nesting, breeding, and feeding areas;
(2) A description of the streams and wetlands within 150 feet of the subject property, including buffers, drainage systems entering and leaving the site, a list of observed and documented plant and wildlife species, a description of the relative abundance of documented plant and wildlife species, and a description of the method used for flagging the wetlands edge, stream corridor, and buffers;
(3) A description and illustration of proposed development activities allowed within the wetlands or buffers and the features incorporated into adjacent development that reduce impacts;
(4) A description of any previous disturbances to the wetlands or buffers;
(5) A summary of the methodology used to conduct the study;
(6) The wetland categories based on Ecology’s current wetland rating system for Western Washington including the wetland rating forms and required figures;
(7) A mitigation plan consistent with the Washington Department of Ecology guidelines, Wetland Mitigation in Washington State – Part 2: Developing Mitigation Plans – Version 1 (Ecology Publication No. 06-06-011b), Olympia, WA, March 2006 or as revised;
(8) A discussion of existing functional values of the wetland(s) and buffers;
(9) A discussion of the changes to wetland and buffer functional values resulting from the proposed development activity. (Ord. 1373 §§ 37 – 39, 2014; Ord. 1164 § 4, 2004; Ord. 929 Ch. 10(G)(6), 1995. Formerly 17.125.060).