Article 3. Critical Areas Report
14.100.060 Critical Area Reports—General Requirements.
A. Prepared by Qualified Professional. If required by Section 14.100.034(G)(1)(c), the applicant shall submit a report prepared by a qualified professional as defined herein.
B. Incorporating Best Available Science. The report shall use scientifically valid methods and studies in the analysis of data and field reconnaissance and reference the source of science used. The report shall evaluate the proposal and all probable impacts to critical areas in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
C. Minimum Report Contents. At a minimum, the report shall contain the following:
1. The name and contact information of the applicant, a description of the proposal, and identification of the permit requested;
2. A copy of the site plan for the development proposal showing:
a. Identified critical areas, buffers, and the development proposal with dimensions;
b. Limits of any areas to be cleared; and
c. A description of the proposed stormwater management plan for the development and consideration of impacts to drainage alterations, consistent with the current edition of the city of Aberdeen building standards;
3. The names and professional qualifications of the persons preparing the report and documentation of any fieldwork performed on the site;
4. Identification and characterization of all critical areas, wetlands, water bodies, and buffers adjacent to the proposed project area;
5. A statement specifying the accuracy of the report, and all assumptions made and relied upon;
6. An assessment of the probable cumulative impacts to critical areas resulting from development of the site and the proposed development;
7. An analysis of site development alternatives;
8. A description of reasonable efforts made to apply mitigation sequencing pursuant to Section 14.100.071 to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to critical areas;
9. Plans for adequate mitigation, as needed, to offset any impacts, in accordance with Sections 14.100.070 through 14.100.074 , including, but not limited to:
a. The impacts of any proposed development within or adjacent to a critical area or buffer on the critical area; and
b. The impacts of any proposed alteration of a critical area or buffer on the development proposal, other properties and the environment;
10. A discussion of the performance standards and requirements applicable to the critical area and proposed activity;
11. Financial guarantees to ensure compliance, if applicable; and
12. Any additional information required for the critical area as specified in the corresponding chapter.
D. Unless otherwise provided, a report may be supplemented by or composed, in whole or in part, of any reports or studies required by other laws and regulations or previously prepared for and applicable to the development proposal site, as approved in advance by the director.