A. 
Habitat Management Plan. A habitat management plan is required when available maps, or other information, indicate the presence of fish and wildlife habitats of importance.
1. 
All habitat management plans shall be prepared by a qualified professional and are encouraged to be prepared in consultation with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
2. 
Habitat Management Plan Content Requirements. Requirements for habitat management plans are available from the city manager. Plans also shall include:
a. 
An analysis of how the proposed development activities will affect the fish and wildlife habitats of importance and species of importance.
b. 
An analysis of mitigation sequencing per KMC § 18.55.210, including a mitigation plan.
c. 
Consideration of the following issues:
(1) 
Establishment of a buffer around the fish and wildlife habitat of importance;
(2) 
Retention of certain vegetation or areas of vegetation critically important to the species of importance;
(3) 
Limitation of access to the fish and wildlife habitats of importance and buffer;
(4) 
Seasonal restrictions on construction activities on the subject property; and
(5) 
Clustering of development on the subject property.
d. 
Discussion of how the project complies with published Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife management recommendations for the species’ habitat, if available.
3. 
When bald eagle habitat is the only potential fish and wildlife habitat of importance on a site, applicants may self-certify that they are in compliance with the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act by submitting a document generated online through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Bald and Golden Eagle Permit Recommendation Tool. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife no longer maps bald eagle nest sites, so applicants would complete the certification based on their knowledge of their site and local conditions. The City may review the applicant’s certificate and require modification if more accurate information or updated standards for protection are available.
4. 
The applicant may combine a habitat management plan with any studies required by other laws and regulations (e.g., a biological assessment or biological evaluation).
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1); Ord. 19-0488 § 2 (Exh. 1))