(1) A critical area study meeting the requirements of SCC 30.62A.140;

(2) A map drawn to scale or survey showing the location and description of the primary association area(s) of the critical species or state natural habitats on the subject property;

(3) Evidence of use of the site by a critical species, including the location and nature of use;

(4) An assessment of how the proposed activities will affect the critical species and/or its habitat or the state natural habitat, and how the proposal will avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts to those critical species and their habitats or state natural habitats pursuant to SCC 30.62A.450. The department shall waive this requirement when a proposed activity is consistent with the protection standards adopted in an administrative rule developed pursuant to SCC 30.62A.430; and

(5) In the absence of an adopted administrative rule governing a listed species or state natural habitat, the applicant shall provide a habitat management plan consistent with the minimum requirements of SCC 30.62A.440. In addition, the habitat management plan shall contain an assessment of best available science applicable to the species or the state natural habitat, demonstrating how the proposal will provide sufficient protection of the critical species and its habitat or the state natural habitat. Applicants are encouraged to consult with the department, and federal and state agencies with technical expertise or regulatory jurisdiction. (Added by Amended Ord. 06-061, Aug. 1, 2007, Eff date Oct. 1, 2007; Amended by Ord. 17-039, July 12, 2017, Eff date Aug. 3, 2017).