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Kittitas County,WA
<br /> § 17A.02.590 CRITICAL AREAS § 17A.02.620
<br /> (Ord. 2021-016,2021)
<br /> § 17A.02.600. Priority species.
<br /> "Priority species" means species requiring protective measures and/or management guidelines to ensure
<br /> their persistence at genetically viable population levels. Priority species include State Endangered,
<br /> Threatened, Sensitive, and Candidate species; animal aggregations (e.g., heron colonies, bat colonies)
<br /> considered vulnerable; and species of recreational, commercial, or tribal importance that are vulnerable. A
<br /> species identified and mapped as priority species fit one or more of the following criteria:
<br /> 1. Criterion 1. State-Listed and Candidate Species: State-listed species are native fish and wildlife
<br /> species legally designated as Endangered(WAC 232-12-014), Threatened(WAC 232-12-011),
<br /> or Sensitive (WAC 232-12-011). State Candidate species are fish and wildlife species that will
<br /> be reviewed by the department (POL-M-6001) for possible listing as Endangered, Threatened,
<br /> or Sensitive according to the process and criteria defined in WAC 232-12-297.
<br /> 2. Criterion 2. Vulnerable Aggregations: Vulnerable aggregations include species or groups of
<br /> animals susceptible to significant population declines, within a specific area or statewide,
<br /> by virtue of their inclination to aggregate. Examples include heron rookeries, seabird
<br /> concentrations,marine mammal haulouts, shellfish beds, and fish spawning and rearing areas.
<br /> 3. Criterion 3. Species of Recreational, Commercial, and/or Tribal Importance: Native and non-
<br /> native fish and wildlife species of recreational or commercial importance, and recognized
<br /> species used for tribal ceremonial and subsistence purposes, whose biological or ecological
<br /> characteristics make them vulnerable to decline in Washington or that are dependent on habitats
<br /> that are highly vulnerable or are in limited availability.
<br /> (Ord. 2021-016, 2021)
<br /> § 17A.02.610. Public facilities.
<br /> "Public facilities" include streets, roads, highways, sidewalks, street and road lighting systems, traffic
<br /> signals, domestic water systems, storm and sanitary sewer systems, parks and recreational facilities, and
<br /> schools.
<br /> (Ord. 2021-016,2021)
<br /> § 17A.02.620. Qualified professional.
<br /> "Qualified professional"means a person with experience and training in the applicable field or critical area.
<br /> A qualified professional must have obtained a B.S. or B.A. or equivalent degree in biology, soil science,
<br /> botany, engineering, environmental studies, fisheries, geology or related field, and a minimum of 2 years
<br /> of related work experience. Other equivalently qualified professionals may be approved by the Director on
<br /> a case by case basis.
<br /> 1. A qualified professional for wetlands and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas must have
<br /> a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree in biology, hydrology, soil
<br /> science, botany, ecology, resource mana e� or a related fields, and_possess relevant
<br /> professional experience or professional certification (Professional Wetland Scientist
<br /> Certification) demonstratin dh_4 a,.,.time expertiseeapabi4ty in performing delineations,
<br /> conducting critical area functions and values assessments, analog critical area impacts, and
<br /> developingand nd implementing critical area mitigation 3fidnetional assessmepA and mitigation
<br /> tee. For wetlands, Professional Wetland Scientist Certification, or other documentation
<br /> of expertise,is required.
<br /> 2. A qualified professional for preparing Geologically Hazardous Area Assessments must be a
<br /> professional geologist or engineering geologist licensed in the State of Washington.
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