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When a critical area report is required, the planning director may require any or all of the following as part of the critical area report, in addition to the general requirements of SMC 17.114.160:

(1) Stream corridors, name (if named), and stream type based on the State Department of Natural Resources’ Official Water Type Maps and SMC 17.130.050;

(2) Observed or reported wildlife that make use of the area including, but not limited to, nesting, breeding, and feeding areas;

(3) 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;

(4) A description and illustration of proposed development activities within the stream or buffer;

(5) A description of any previous disturbances to the stream or buffer;

(6) A summary of the methodology used to conduct the study;

(7) A mitigation plan which meets the requirements of SMC 17.114.180 and 17.114.190;

(8) A stream relocation plan, if applicable;

(9) A discussion of existing functional values of the stream and buffers; and

(10) A discussion of the changes to stream and buffer functional values resulting from the proposed development activity. (Ord. 1164 § 4, 2004).