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A. All compensatory mitigation projects shall be monitored in accordance with the monitoring program developed in accordance with Section 14.100.072(D) for a period necessary to establish that performance standards have been met, but generally not for a period less than five (5) years. Reports shall be submitted annually for the first three (3) years following construction and at the completion of years five (5), seven (7), and ten (10) if applicable to document milestones, successes, problems, and contingency actions of the compensatory mitigation. The director shall have the authority to modify or extend the monitoring period and require additional monitoring reports for up to ten (10) years when any of the following conditions apply:

1. The project does not meet the performance standards identified in the mitigation plan;

2. The project does not provide adequate replacement for the functions and values of the impacted critical area;

3. The project involves establishment of forested plant communities, which require longer time for establishment.

B. Mitigation monitoring reports shall include information sufficient to document and assess the degree of mitigation success or failure as defined by the performance standards contained in the approved mitigation plan. Information to be provided in annual monitoring reports shall include the following:

1. Number and location of vegetation sample plots used to document compliance with performance standards;

2. Measurements of the percent survival of planted material, plant cover, stem density, presence of invasive species, or other attributes;

3. For sites that involve wetland creation, reestablishment or rehabilitation, hydrologic observations of soil saturation/inundation as needed to demonstrate that a site meets the wetland hydrology criterion;

4. Representative photographs of the site;

5. A written summary of overall site conditions and recommendations for maintenance actions if needed;

6. Other information that the director deems necessary to ensure the success of the site.

(Ord. 6673 § 1, Amended, 07/28/2021; Ord. 6474, Added, 02/25/2009)