A. The City shall regulate all uses, activities, and developments within, adjacent to, or likely to affect one or more critical areas, consistent with provisions of this chapter. All areas within the City meeting the definition of one or more critical areas are subject to provisions of this chapter.
B. Critical areas regulated by this chapter include:
1. Wetlands.
2. Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas.
3. Frequently Flooded Areas.
4. Critical aquifer recharge areas.
5. Geologically Hazardous Areas.
C. The City has designated critical areas by defining their characteristics. An applicant shall determine whether his or her property is wholly or partially one or more critical area(s) as defined in this chapter, or whether the subject property is proximate to one or more critical area(s) that would require a setback or buffer. The City shall verify the determination of the applicant pursuant to definitions in this chapter.
D. Requirements of this chapter shall not remove a person’s obligation with respect to applicable provisions of any other Federal, State, or local law or regulation, including, but not limited to, the acquisition of any other required permit or approval. (Ord. 985, 10-5-2020)