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c. The vegetative, faunal, topographic, and hydrologic characteristics of the aquatic habitat conservation area; and d. A detailed discussion of the direct and indirect potential impacts on aquatic habitat conservation area by the project. Such discussion shall include a discussion of the ongoing management practices that will protect habitat after the project site has been developed (Ord. 2016-006, 2016) 17B.05.020M Wildlife habitat conservation areas – designation, classification, mapping, and surveying. 1. Designation: Wildlife habitat conservation areas shall include the following: a. Areas where federal and/or state listed endangered, threatened, and sensitive species have a primary association. This includes locations of nests, rookeries, or other breeding areas of species of concern recognized by local, state, and federal public agencies having jurisdiction over such species; and b. State priority wildlife habitats and areas associated with state priority wildlife species; and c. Other state-identified priority habitats, including Aspen stands, biodiversity areas and corridors, old-growth/mature forest, Oregon white oak woodlands, and shrub-steppe. 2. Mapping: The approximate location and extent of wildlife habitat conservation areas are shown on the County’s critical areas maps. These maps are to be used as a guide and do not provide definitive information about wildlife habitat conservation area size or presence. The County shall update the maps as new wildlife habitat conservation areas are identified and as new information becomes available. 3. Habitat boundary survey: If the Administrator determines that a wildlife habitat conservation area may be present within the project vicinity, a wildlife habitat boundary survey shall be required. Habitat surveys shall be conducted by a professional wildlife biologist who is knowledgeable of wildlife habitat within Kittitas County, or by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The management recommendations for Washington’s priority habitats and species or federal equivalent should be used as a tool for identifying and delineating the habitat boundary. The County may waive the requirement for the survey, if: a. The proposed use or development is not within the extended proximity of the associated habitat; b. There is adequate information available on the area proposed for development to determine the impacts of the proposed development and appropriate mitigating measures; and c. The applicant provides voluntary deed restrictions that are approved by the County. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016) 17B.05.020N Fish and Wildlife habitat Habitat conservation Conservation areas Areas – reporting and mitigation requirements. 1. Habitat management plan: When a use or development is proposed in or adjacent to a habitat conservation area, the Administrator shall require the applicant to submit a habitat management plan, prepared by a professional wildlife biologist who is knowledgeable of wildlife habitat within Kittitas County, when the following conditions are met: a. A proposed use or development is located within two hundred (200) feet of a known or suspected Fish and wildlife Wildlife habitat Habitat conservation Conservation areaArea; and