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A. The city shall regulate all uses, activities, and developments within, adjacent to, or likely to affect, one or more critical areas, consistent with the best available science and the provisions herein.

B. Critical areas regulated by this chapter include:

1. Wetlands as designated in Article XI, Wetlands;

2. Critical aquifer recharge areas as designated in Article XII, Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas;

3. Special flood hazard areas as designated in Article XIII, Special Flood Hazard Areas;

4. Geologically hazardous areas as designated in Article XIV, Geologically Hazardous Areas; and

5. Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas as designated in Article XV, Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas Including Streams.

C. All areas within the city meeting the definition of one or more critical areas, regardless of any formal identification, are hereby designated critical areas and are subject to the provisions of this chapter.

D. Areas Adjacent to Critical Areas Subject to Regulation. Areas adjacent to critical areas shall be considered to be within the jurisdiction of these requirements and regulations to support the intent of this chapter and ensure protection of the functions and values of critical areas. “Adjacent” shall mean any activity located:

1. On a site immediately adjoining a critical area;

2. A distance equal to or less than the required critical area buffer width and building setback;

3. A distance equal to or less than one-half mile (2,640 feet) from a bald eagle nest;

4. A distance equal to or less than 300 feet upland from a stream, wetland, or water body;

5. Within the special flood hazard areas or channel migration zone; or

6. A distance equal to or less than 200 feet from a critical aquifer recharge area. (Ord. 2349 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2315 § 4, 2020; Ord. 1946 § 3, 2005).