Ordinance No._____- 2012 AN ORDINANCE ... - San Juan County

D. General Protection Standards for all FWHCAs.
Page 33 of 56
Ord. ____-2012
1. For areas within shoreline jurisdiction, these requirements apply in addition to the standards of SJCC
Chapter 18.50, until they are replaced with an approved comprehensive update of the Shoreline Master
Program. With the exception of SJCC 18.50.330.B.19 (pertaining to existing platted setbacks), in case of
conflict the more restrictive requirement applies. (Also see subsection (A) of this section on applicability,
and the applicability provisions and exemptions that apply to all critical areas, found in SJCC 18.30.110).
2. Lighting. Exterior lighting fixtures must be shielded and the light must be directed downward and away
from streams, lakes, ponds designated as FWHCAs, the marine shoreline, and habitat of specific animals
protected under this section.
32. Final Inspections and Financial Guarantees. Unless exempt under SJCC 18.30.110, all development
activities, vegetation removal and other site modification requiring a project permit or a development
permit, must have Aa final inspection is required to verify compliance with approved plans and the
requirements of this section. The property owner shall notify the Department when the work construction
is complete and ready for inspection. For permitted projects that are not complete at the time that any
associated building construction is completed, or for those that do not occur in conjunction with a
permitted structure, the Director may require a financial guarantee and associated agreement in
conformance with SJCC chapter 18.80.
D. Habitat Management Plans.
1. Any habitat management plan required shall identify how the impacts of the proposed use or
development will be mitigated.
2. The habitat management plan must contain the following information at a minimum:
a. Map(s) prepared at a scale no smaller than one inch = 200 feet showing:
i. The location of the proposed development site;
ii. The relationship of the site to surrounding topographic and cultural features;
iii. The nature and density of the proposed development or land use change;
iv. Proposed building locations and arrangements;
v. A legend which includes:
A. A complete and accurate legal description and the total acreage of the parcel;
B. Title, scale and north arrow;
C. Date, including revision dates if applicable; and
D. Certificates, by a professional biologist as appropriate.
vi. Existing structures and landscape features, including the name and location of all water courses,
ponds, and other bodies of water.
b. A report which contains:
i. A description of the nature, density, and intensity of the proposed development in sufficient
detail to allow analysis of the impact of such land use change on the habitat;
ii. An analysis of the effect of the proposed development, activity, or land use change on the
classified habitat;
iii. A plan for the mitigation of any adverse impacts to wildlife habitats classified in this section
posed by the project; and
iv. An evaluation by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Washington Department
of Natural Resources, Natural Heritage Program, or a qualified wildlife expert regarding the
effectiveness of any proposed mitigating measures or programs, including recommendations as
appropriate.
3. Possible mitigation measures may include the following:
a. Establishment of buffer zones;
b. Preservation of critically important vegetation;
c. Limitation of access to the habitat area;
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