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Kittitas County, WA $ 174.02.590 CRITICALAREAS s 17A.02.620 (Ord. 2021-016,2021) $ 17A.02.600. Priority species. "Priority species" means species requiring protective measures and/or management guidelines to ensure their persistence at genetically viable population levels. Priority species include State Endangered, Threatened, Sensitive, and Candidate species; animal aggregations (e.g., heron colonies, bat colonies) considered vulnerable; and species of recreational, commercial, or tribal importance that are vulnerable. A species identified and mapped as priority species fit one or more of the following criteria: l. Criterion 1. State-Listed and Candidate Species: StateJisted species are native fish and wildlife species legally designated as Endangered (WAC 232-12-014), Threatened (WAC 232-12-011), or Sensitive (WAC 232-12-011). State Candidate species are fish and wildlife species that will be reviewed by the department (POL-M-6001) for possible listing as Endangered, Threatened, or Sensitive according to the process and criteria defined in WAC 232-12-297. 2. Criterion 2. Vulnerable Aggregations: Vulnerable aggregations include species or groups of animals susceptible to significant population declines, within a specific area or statewide, by virtue of their inclination to aggregate. Examples include heron rookeries, seabird concentrations, marine mammal haulouts, shellfish beds, and fish spawning and rearing areas. 3. Criterion 3. Species of Recreational, Commercial, andlor Tribal Importance: Native and non- native fish and wildlife species of recreational or commercial importance, and recognized species used for tribal ceremonial and subsistence purposes, whose biological or ecological characteristics make them vulnerable to decline in Washington or that are dependent on habitats that are highly vulnerable or are in limited availability. (Ord.2021-016,2021) $ 17A.02.610. Public facilities. "Public facilities" include streets, roads, highways, sidewalks, street and road lighting systems, traffic signals, domestic water systems, storm and sanitary sewer systems, parks and recreational facilities, and schools. (Ord.2021-016,2021) S 17 A.02.620. Qualified professional. "Qualified professional" means a person with experience and training in the applicable field or critical area. A qualified professional must have obtained a B.S. or B.A. or equivalent degree in biology, soil science, botany, engineering, environmental studies, fisheries, geology or related field, and a minimum of 2 years of related work experience. Other equivalently qualified professionals may be approved by the Director on a case by case basis. l. A qualified professional for wetlands and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas must have a degree in biology, soil science, botany or related fields and relevant professional experience or professional certification (Professional Wetland Scientist Certification) that documents capability in functional assessment and mitigation techniques. For wetlands, Professional Wetland Scientist Certification, or other documentation of expertise, is required. 2. A qualified professional for preparing Geologically Hazardous Area Assessments must be a professional geologist or engineering geologist licensed in the State of Washington. 3. Engineered structures for mitigation of geologic hazards must be designed by a qualified Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/Kl6857 on 2025-05-15