§ 26-66-020. Standards for biotic habitats.

The following requirements shall apply to properties within the BH combining zone that are designated as Biotic Habitat Areas on Open Space Plan Maps, of the General Plan Open Space and Resource Conservation Element.

A.

Biotic resource assessment. A biotic resource assessment to develop mitigation measures may be required where the Director determines that a discretionary project could adversely impact a designated critical habitat area.

B.

Tentative map requirements. Each tentative map shall include building envelopes that avoid biotic habitat areas.

C.

Setback requirements. Each proposed structure shall be set back a minimum of fifty feet (50') from the edge of any wetland within a designated biotic habitat area, with the following exceptions:

1.

Existing farm structures are exempt and may be expanded or modified, provided that the expansion or modification shall not encroach further into any wetland; and

2.

The director may modify the setback if, after preparation of a biotic resource assessment, the director determines that either:

a.

Applying the setback makes an otherwise buildable parcel unbuildable; or

b.

The structure is a noncommercial agricultural structure and needs to be located adjacent to an existing farm complex for efficient farm operation.

(Ord. No. 6089, § I(e)(Exh. B), 11-24-2014)