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

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West Side Prairie barrier beach. In plan view their shape is crescentric and they often have well‐sorted sediment. These are relatively undisturbed, uncultivated meadows and fallow fields that are mostly treeless, and ideally have a significant presence of native forbs (herbaceous flowering plants such as Camas) and grasses (e.g. Danthonia californica and Festuca rubra). West side prairies in San Juan County include parts of Mt. Constitution and Turtleback Mountain on Orcas Island, the west side of San Juan Island, Iceberg Point on Lopez Island, and Yellow Island. Page 54 of 56 Ord. ____-2012 In conjunction with new development and vegetation removal, minimize disturbance of native grasslands and Camas prairies. If disturbance cannot be avoided mitigate by replanting suitable areas with native grasses and wildflowers. G. Nomination of Species or Habitats of Local Importance. San Juan County has the option of protecting species and habitats of local importance. If not included in the adoption of this Critical Areas Ordinance, these species or habitats may be added by nominating the species or habitat and amending the ordinance through the following process: 1. A petition to nominate a habitat or a species to this category shall contain the following: a. Documentation demonstrating that local populations of native species are sensitive to habitat manipulation, declining, or are in danger of extirpation based on existing trends; b. An explanation of whether specific habitat features are being nominated for protection (for example, nest sites, breeding areas, or nurseries), or whether a habitat or ecosystem is being nominated in its entirety; c. A map showing known locations of nominated species or habitats. d. Proposed management and protection strategies for the species or habitats, supported by the Best Available Science. 2. The Director shall determine whether the nomination proposal is complete, and if complete, shall request that State and Federal agencies and local conservation organizations review the proposal and provide comments and recommendations. These comments, the application, the recommendation of the Director, and a draft code amendment incorporating the species and/ or habitat shall be forwarded the Planning Commission for a public hearing. 3. After holding a public hearing, the Planning Commission shall make a recommendation to the County Council. 4. Following the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the County Council shall hold a public hearing and make a decision on the request and associated code amendment, and if approved shall add the species and/or habitat to subsection (B)(9) of this section. 5. Removal of Species or Habitats of Local Importance. Species and habitats may be removed by amending subsection (B)(9) of this section in accordance with applicable requirements, including a public hearing before the Planning Commission and County Council. N:\LAND USE\LONG RANGE PROJECTS\PCODES-11-0004 CAO FWHCAs\Docs from PC and CC\FWHCAOrdCC_2012-10-26.doc
SECTION 11. Savings Clause. Page 55 of 56 Ord. ____-2012 This ordinance shall not affect any pending suit or proceeding; or any rights acquired; or liability or obligation incurred under the sections amended or repealed; nor shall it affect any proceeding instituted under those sections. All rights and obligations existing prior to adoption of this ordinance shall continue in full force and effect. SECTION 12. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance and the application to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. Remaining sections of the ordinance shall be interpreted to give effect to the spirit of the ordinance prior to removal of the portions declared invalid. SECTION 13. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect __________________________________. SECTION 14. Codification. Sections 1-10 will be codified. N:\LAND USE\LONG RANGE PROJECTS\PCODES-11-0004 CAO FWHCAs\Docs from PC and CC\FWHCAOrdCC_2012-10-26.doc
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