(A) Before an application may be submitted, the Applicant must meet with the Senior Planner and Elko County Natural Resource director or equivalent to discuss the anticipated effects the project may have on the health, safety, and welfare of the surrounding community, as well as and anticipated effects on wildlife in the area of the project. County Staff will consult with NDOW and other agencies for input on proposed projects. If County Staff determines there is a risk of degradation to wildlife habitat the Applicant shall provide a report from an independent biologist either determining that there is no likelihood of significant impact on wildlife or providing a plan to avoid or mitigate the significant impact on wildlife. If it is determined that wildlife will not be significantly impacted by the project, no further action on the Applicant is necessary.
(B) If the Applicant disagrees with Elko County staff that the project will have a significant impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the public or wildlife in the area, the Applicant may appeal the issue to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission determination shall be a final decision for the purposes of judicial review. (Ord. 2023-11, 8-16-2023)