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Kittitas County, WA $ 174.02.060 KITTITAS COUNTY CODE $ 174.02.110 landscape surface composed of eroded alluvial materials deposited by a stream at the transitional area between valley floodplains and steep mountain slopes. Channel pattern in the alluvial fan is highly variable, often dependent on substrate size and age of the landform. Channels may change course frequently, resulting in a multi-branched stream network. Channels can also be deeply incised within highly erodible alluvial material. (Ord. 2021 -016, 2021) S 174.02.070. Alteration. "Alteration" means any human induced change in an existing condition of a critical area or its buffer. Alteration includes, but is not limited to, grading, filling, channelizing dredging, clearing (vegetation), construction, compaction, excavation, or any other activity that changes the character ofthe critical area. (Ord.202l-016,2021) S 17A.02.080. Anadromous fish. "Anadromous fish" means fish that spawn and rear in fresh water and migrate to the ocean to mature in the marine environment until retumingto freshwater to spawn. In Kittitas County, these include Pacific salmon, steelhead, bull trout, and Pacific lamprey. (Ord.2021-016,2021) S 17A.02.090. Applicant. "Applicant" means person who files an application for permit under this Title and who is either the owner of the land on which that proposed development would be located, a contract purchaser, or the authorized agent of such a person. (Ord.2021-016,2021) S 17A.02.100. Aquifer. "Aquifer" means geological formation, group of formations, or part of a formation that is capable of yielding a significant amount of water to a well or spring. (Ord. 2021-016,2021) S 17A.02.102. Arborist. "Arborist" is defined as a person with a minimum 2-year degree in arboriculture or equivalent discipline such as forestry, horticulture, or biology. Membership and certifications from Intemational Society of Arboriculture as well as documented work experience may be substituted for formal degrees at the discretion of the Director. (Ord. 2021 -016, 2021) S 17A.02.104. Area of special flood hazard. "Area of special flood hazard" is defined as the land in the floodplain within a community subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. Designation on maps always includes the letter A. Also referred to as " 1O0-year floodplain" and "special flood hazard area." (Ord.2021-016,2021) S 17A.02.110. Avalanche hazard. "Avalanche hazard" means an area susceptible to a large mass of snow or ice, sometimes accompanied by other material, moving rapidly down a mountain slope. Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/K16857 on 2025-05-15