As part of the floodplain use permit process for property subject to provisions of this chapter, the proposed development will be reviewed for impacts to mapped riparian habitat whenever more than 1/3 of an acre of a property's regulated riparian habitat is disturbed. In order to avoid such alteration of the riparian habitat or to mitigate disturbance on the subject property, an applicant may apply to the county for a modification of the development standards under Section 18.07.080 of the County Zoning Code. Such modifications may include reduction in building setbacks or approval to provide onsite mitigation and enhancement in natural areas.
A. Submittals. Permit applications shall include:
1. Evidence that no reasonably practicable alternative exists to the proposed impact on mapped habitat and evidence that the impact has been minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
2. A map delineating riparian habitat boundaries and clearly delineating areas of proposed disturbance to mapped riparian habitat;
3. A description of the vegetation that will be disturbed;
4. A habitat mitigation plan for disturbance to mapped riparian habitat areas as provided in 16.30.050 when required by the district; and
5. Such additional supporting information as the district determines to be necessary to carry out review under this chapter.
B. Permit Conditions. Conditions may be placed on the permit that, to the extent reasonably practicable, require preservation of, or mitigate the impact on, riparian habitat. If mitigation is required, compliance with an approved habitat mitigation plan shall be made a condition of the permit.
(Ord. 2005 FC-2 § 2 (part), 2005; Ord. 1999 FC-1 § 1 (part), 1999; Ord. 1998 FC-1, Section 3, 1998; Ord. 1994 FC-2 (part), 1994; Ord. 1988 FC-2 Art. 10 (D), 1988)