An applicant for a development activity, redevelopment activity
or change in land use shall identify all applicable Habitat Protection
Areas and follow the standards contained in this article. Habitat
Protection Areas include:
A. Threatened or endangered species or species in need of conservation;
B. Colonial water bird nesting sites;
C. Historic waterfowl staging and concentration areas in tidal waters,
tributary streams or tidal and nontidal wetlands;
D. Existing riparian forests;
E. Forest areas utilized as breeding areas by future interior dwelling
birds and other wildlife species;
F. Other plant and wildlife habitats determined to be of local significance;
G. Natural Heritage Areas; and
H. Anadromous fish propagation waters.