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A wetland analysis report shall include the following:

A. Vicinity map and detailed driving instructions to the site;

B. A site map setting forth all of the following:

1. Surveyed wetland boundaries based upon a delineation by a wetlands specialist (Note: this information may also be submitted in a digital format, which is designated as acceptable by the County);

2. Wetlands and buffers offsite, within 315 feet of the site boundaries, are also to be discussed and shown in as much detail as possible;

3. Site boundary property lines and roads;

4. A north arrow and scale;

5. Internal property lines, rights-of-way, easements, etc.;

6. Existing physical features of the site including buildings, fences, and other structures, roads, parking lots, utilities, water bodies, etc.;

7. Contours at the smallest readily available intervals, preferably at 2-foot intervals;

8. Hydrologic mapping showing patterns of surface water movement and known subsurface water movement into, through, and out of the site area; and

9. Location of all test holes and vegetation sample sites, and wetland boundary flags numbered to correspond with flagging in the field and field data sheets.

C. A report which includes the following:

1. Location information (legal description, parcel number, and address);

2. Delineation analysis results. The wetland boundaries on the site established by the delineation shall be staked and flagged in the field. If the wetland extends outside the site, the delineation report shall discuss all wetland areas within 300 feet of the site, but need only delineate those wetland boundaries within the site;

3. General site conditions including topography, acreage, and surface areas of all wetlands identified in the Pierce County Wetland Atlas and water bodies within one-quarter mile of the subject wetland(s);

4. Hydrological analysis, including topography of existing surface and known significant sub-surface flows into and out of the subject wetland(s); and

5. Discussion of the values of existing wetlands, including vegetative, faunal, and hydrologic conditions and the presence of threatened, endangered, candidate, sensitive or monitor species;

E. A summary of the proposed activity and potential direct or indirect impacts to the wetland(s) including stormwater-related impacts to wetland hydrology;

F. Recommended wetland category, including rationale for the recommendation;

G. Recommended buffer boundaries, including rationale for boundary locations;

H. Proposed on-site residential density transfer from wetlands and/or buffers to upland areas;

I. Site plan of proposed activity, including location of all parcels, tracts, easements, roads, structures, and other modifications to the existing site. The location of all wetlands and buffers shall be identified on the site plan.

J. The wetland analysis report shall be signed and dated by the wetland specialist.

(Ord. 2004-56s § 4 (part), 2004)