In order to comply with applicable provisions of the United States endangered species act of 1973, as amended, as enforced by the United States fish and wildlife service (the "FWS"), the city hereby adopts certain standards and conditions concerning development of lands within the 1996 mesquite land act and the 1999 mesquite land act as such development might affect certain federally listed species in and around the Virgin River. Specifically, the FWS is concerned the development of the subject property may jeopardize the continued existence of the Virgin River chub (Gila seminuda) and the woundfin minnow (Plagopterus argentissimus), both of which are federally listed as endangered species, or result in adverse modification of their designated critical habitats and that such development may adversely affect the endangered southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax trailli extimus), the endangered Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanesis), and the yellow billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) a candidate for listing under the ESA, collectively referred to as "the Virgin river species". (Ord. 270, 7-29-2002)