An aquatic habitat assessment describes the characteristics of the subject property and adjacent areas. The assessment shall include the following:
(1)
A site plan that shows:
(a)
The site boundary lines.
(b)
Existing physical features of the site including buildings, fences, and other structures, roads, parking lots, utilities, water bodies, etc.
(c)
A detailed depiction of the proposed development including features such as lot location (for land divisions); utility location (well, septic, drainfield, etc.); parking and access location; the limits of grading and vegetation removal; and the location of any proposed building(s).
(d)
An identification of critical areas and buffers within 300 feet of the site and an estimate of the existing approximate acreage for each. Assessment of off-site critical areas shall be based on available information and shall not require access to off-site properties.
(2)
The following additional information:
(a)
The category of the aquatic habitat area and the buffer or the width of the riparian management zone required.
(b)
If an impact to the buffer or averaging is proposed, a detailed description of the effects of the proposed development on the function and value of the aquatic habitat area and buffer, including but not limited to:
(i)
Any areas of direct disturbance;
(ii)
The location and potential impacts of buffer reduction or averaging including a documentation that the functions and values of the aquatic habitat will not be adversely affected by the reduction or averaging;
(iii)
Effects of stormwater management;
(iv)
Proposed hydrologic alterations including changes to natural drainage and infiltration patterns;
(v)
Effects on fish and wildlife species and their habitats;
(vi)
Impacts from clearing and grading;
(vii)
Temporary construction impacts; and
(viii)
Effects of increased noise, light, or human intrusion.
(Ord. 1284 § 4, 2018; Ord. 1370 (Exh. B), 2025)