§ 153.137 WILDLIFE HABITAT.
   Wildlife habitat areas are as identified by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG).
   (A)   Preservation use of wildlife habitat areas shall be encouraged. -2/+2 (5).
   (B)   Developments that are in or adjoining a wildlife habitat area shall be encouraged to implement, in conjunction with IDFG, a prepared plan for the protection and/or mitigation of wildlife values. -2/+2 (3). That plan shall:
      (1)   Identify the wildlife habitat area, the principal species present during any or all seasons;
      (2)   Identify existing wildlife habitat elements, including sources of water, vegetative cover, and migration routes or other wildlife use areas;
      (3)   Show how land disturbance will be minimized in order to maximize retention of large habitat patches;
      (4)   Show how the plan provides for movement of wildlife through or around developed areas and the connection of habitat patches; and
      (5)   Show how disturbed areas will be re-vegetated, and how re-vegetation will result in a volume, structure, and diversity of vegetation similar to that found in the native habitat appropriate for the site.
   (C)   The use of wildlife friendly culverts and/or bridges are encouraged. 0/+2 (3).
(Ord. 2007-8-13, passed 3-11-2019 ; Am. 2-28-2022)