Chapter 19.800
APPENDICES

The purpose of the appendices is to provide supporting documentation to assist in the implementation of the ordinance codified in this title.

Contents:

Appendix A    Washington State Wetlands Rating System Categories.

Appendix B    Washington State Department of Natural Resources Stream Typing System.

Appendix C    Kitsap County’s GIS Database of Critical Areas Information.

Appendix D    Site Development Figures.

Appendix E    Kitsap County Geologically Hazardous Area and Buffer Notice.

Appendix F    Critical Area Decision Types.

Appendix G    Checklist and Sample Outline for a Delineation Report.

Appendix H    Mitigation Plan Checklist.

Appendix A – Washington State Wetlands Rating System Categories (See Section 19.200.210)

This system utilizes a four-tier process. The following text includes an additional categorization system for wetlands.

A.    Category I Wetlands are:

1.    Wetlands that 1) represent a unique or rare wetland type; or 2) are more sensitive to disturbance than most wetlands; or 3) are relatively undisturbed and contain ecological attributes that are impossible to replace within a human lifetime; or 4) provide a high level of functions.

2.    Wetlands with high quality native or regionally rare wetland communities with irreplaceable ecological functions including, but not limited to, sphagnum bogs and fens, estuarine wetlands, mature forested wetlands, or wetlands which qualify for inclusion as a Wetland of High Conservation Value.

3.    Wetlands scoring 23 points or more (out of 27) on the questions related to functions in the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington, revised 2014, or as hereafter amended.

B.    Category II Wetlands are:

1.    Wetlands that are difficult, though not impossible, to replace, and provide high levels of some functions.

2.    Wetlands which are disturbed and may be estuarine and interdunal greater than 1 acre.

3.    Wetlands scoring between 22 – 22 points (out of 27) on the questions related to functions in the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington, revised 2014, or as hereafter amended.

C.    Category III Wetlands are:

1.    Wetlands that are 1) wetlands with a moderate level of functions (scores between 16 – 19 points) and 2) interdunal wetlands between 0.1 and 1 acre in size.

2.    Wetlands scoring between 16 – 19 points and have generally been disturbed in some ways, and are often less diverse or more isolated from other natural resources in the landscape than Category II wetlands.

D.    Category IV Wetlands are:

1.    Wetland with the lowest levels of function (scores less than 16 points) and are often heavily disturbed.

2.    Wetlands that may provide some important functions and have a high probability for successful replacement and/or improvement.

(Ord. 545 (2017) § 5 (Appx. (part)), 2017: Ord. 351 (2005) § 37 (part), 2005)

Appendix B – Washington State Department of Natural Resources Stream Typing System

Water Type Conversion Table

Permanent Water Typing

Previous Water Typing

Type S

Type 1

Type F

type 2 and 3

Type Np

Type 4

Type Ns

Type 5

A.    “Type S Streams” are those surface waters which meet the criteria of the Washington Department of Natural Resources, WAC 222-16-030(1) as now or hereafter amended, as a Type S Water and are inventoried as “Shorelines of the State” under the Shoreline Management Master Program for Kitsap County, pursuant to RCW Chapter 90.58. Type S waters contain salmonid fish habitat.

B.    “Type F Streams” are those surface waters, which meet the criteria of the Washington Department of Natural Resources, WAC 222-16-030(2) as now or hereafter amended, as Type F Water. Type F streams contain habitat for fish.

C.    “Type Np Streams” are those surface waters, which meet the criteria of the Washington Department of Natural Resources, WAC 222-16-030(3) as now or hereafter amended, as Type Np Water. Type Np waters do not contain fish habitat.

D.    “Type Ns Streams” are those surface waters, which meet the criteria of the Washington Department of Natural Resources, WAC 222-16-030(4) as now or hereafter amended, as a Type Ns Water. These streams are areas of perennial or intermittent seepage, ponds, and drainage ways having short periods of spring or storm runoff. Type Ns waters do not contain fish.

(Ord. 545 (2017) § 5 (Appx. (part)), 2017: Ord. 351 (2005) § 36 (part), 2005)

Appendix C – Kitsap County’s GIS Database of Critical Areas Information

CRITICAL AREA

GIS DATA

INFORMATION SOURCE

Wetlands

National Wetlands Inventory

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Soil Survey of Kitsap County

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture — Natural Resource Conservation Service

Fish And Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas

National Wetlands Inventory

Information System Database

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Priority

Species Habitat Database

Washington Rivers

WA. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

Waters of Washington State

WA. Dept. of Natural Resources

Washington Coastal Zone Atlas

WA Dept. of Ecology

Stream Typing of Select WRIA 15 Watersheds

Wild Fish Conservancy

Frequently Flooded Areas

Flood Insurance Rate Map

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Geologically Hazardous Areas

Washington Coastal Zone Atlas

WA Dept. of Ecology

Soil Survey of Kitsap County

Quaternary Geology and

Stratigraphy of Kitsap County

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture — Natural Resource Conservation Service
Jerald Deeter, 1979

Light Distancing and Radar (LiDAR) Mapping

Puget Sound LiDAR Consortium

Geologically Hazardous Areas Map Update

Kitsap County (GRI Consulting)

Aquifers

Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas

Aquifer Recharge Areas of Concern

Kitsap Public Utilities District (PUD) #1

Kitsap PUD #1

Principal Aquifers

Kitsap PUD #1

Soil Survey of Kitsap County

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture — Natural Resource Conservation Service

(Ord. 545 (2017) § 5 (Appx. (part)), 2017: Ord. 351 (2005) § 37 (part), 2005)

Appendix D – Site Development Figures

(Ord. 545 (2017) § 5 (Appx. (part)), 2017: Ord. 351 (2005) § 37 (part), 2005)

Appendix E – Kitsap County Geologically hazardous area and Buffer Notice

When recorded, Return to:

Kitsap County Department of
Community Development
MS-36

Kitsap County Geologically Hazardous Area Notice

Tax Account # Parcel Number

ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Quarter, quarter, section, township, range; or Plat name, lot and/or block number; or Short plan or large lot name or number, lot number and Auditor’s file number

Current Property Owner: Legal Tax Payer Name

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above identified property has been found to contain a geologically hazardous area as defined by the Kitsap County Department of Community Development’s Critical Area Ordinance. Abstract or description of the specific types of risks identified in the geotechnical report. Information regarding the geologically hazardous area, the associated geotechnical report(s), and any restrictions imposed on the development or use of the property can be obtained by the Department of Community Development in the files of the following permits:

Enter Type of Permit

 

 Application #

, filed on

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

Development in geologically hazardous areas inherently includes an elevated risk which can be mitigated through proper development practices. To ensure continued safety and habitability any future use and alteration of the land and structures thereon within the geologically hazardous area or its buffer may only occur following a review for compliance with the Kitsap County Critical Areas Ordinance.

The owner(s) of the property understands and accepts the responsibility for the risk associated with development on the property given the described condition, and agrees to inform future purchasers, successors, and assignees of the risks. The owner(s) of the property also acknowledges that any damages that result from reliance on the Kitsap County Critical Areas Ordinance, or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder, does not create liability on the part of Kitsap County, any officer or employee thereof.

STATE OF WASHINGTON    )

    )

COUNTY OF KITSAP    )

On this day, before me, personally appeared__________________________________, to me known to be the individual(s) described herein and who executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they signed the same as their free and voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.

        GIVEN under my hand and official seal the _____day of                             _________, 20____

        _____________________________________________

        NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington,

        Residing at______________________________

    Notary Seal    My Commission expires: ___________________

______________________________    ______________________________

Property Owner signature    Property Owner signature

(Ord. 545 (2017) § 5 (Appx. (part)), 2017: Ord. 351 (2005) § 37 (part), 2005)

Appendix F – Critical Area Decision Types

Below are the decisions and their respective decision-making bodies included in Title 19 of the Kitsap County Code.

CRITICAL AREA DECISION TYPES

 

Type I

Type II

Type III

Written Notice (To Interested Parties and Neighbors Within 400 feet of Project)

No

Yes

Yes

Decision Making Body

Director

Director

Hearing Examiner (Public Hearing)

WETLANDS

Uses within Wetlands and Buffers

X

 

 

Mitigation Plans/Requirements

X

 

 

Buffer Averaging (Cat. III and IV w/habitat scores <5, up to 50%)

X

 

 

Buffer Averaging (all other wetlands, <25%)

X

 

 

Administrative Buffer Reduction (<25% and not less than 30 feet for single family residence, and not less than 40 feet for all other uses)

X

 

 

Variance (>25% for buffer reduction or averaging, or >50% for buffer averaging of Cat. III and IV wetlands w/habitat scores <5)

 

 

X

Appeals

 

 

X

STREAMS AND SHORELINES

Buffer Averaging

X

 

 

Administrative Buffer Reduction (<25%)

X

 

 

Administrative Buffer Reduction (25-50% for single-family residence)

 

X

 

Variance (>50% for single-family residence, or >25% for all other uses)

 

 

X

Appeals

 

 

X

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREAS

Habitat Management Plan Approval

X

 

 

Appeals

 

 

X

GEOLOGICALLY HAZARDOUS AREAS (STEEP SLOPES)

Buffer/Setback Reduction (with Geotechnical Report Approval)

X

 

 

Appeals

 

 

X

CRITICAL AQUIFERS RECHARGE AREAS

Hydrological Report Approval

X

 

 

Appeals

 

 

X

(Ord. 545 (2017) § 5 (Appx. (part)), 2017: Ord. 351 (2005) § 37 (part), 2005)

APPENDIX G – Checklist and Sample Outline for a Delineation Report

At a MINIMUM, a delineation report should include:

□    Field data sheets (complete set that were filled out during the wetland determination and delineation). These could be added as an Appendix to the report.

□    A map identifying wetland boundaries and the locations of all data collection points (for large and/or complex projects, a large scale [1":400' to 1":100'] aerial photo with overlays displaying site property and wetland boundaries is helpful). This map must also clearly delineate the boundaries of the area evaluated.

□    An explanation of the approach used to delineate the wetlands and synthesize the data. Describe the vegetation, soils, and hydrologic characteristics and summarize the available information used in making the wetland determination. The following are examples of potential sources of information1:

▪    USGS quadrangle map (or other topographic map of the area).

▪    National Wetland Inventory (NWI) map.

▪    Local wetland inventories.

▪    County soil surveys.

▪    Stream and tidal gage data.

▪    Previous site documentation and/ or analysis (e.g., environmental checklist, environmental impact assessment or statement (EIA or EIS), geotechnical report).

▪    Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance rate maps.

▪    Regional maps that characterize the area.

▪    Local experts.

▪    USGS land use and land cover maps.

▪    Survey plans and engineering designs for the proposed development project.

▪    Aerial photos.

▪    Other site specific information.

□    Information on rare plants and high-quality wetlands from the Washington National Heritage Program.

□    Information on priority habitats and species from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The following sample outline for a wetland delineation report has been copied with permission from the Field Guide for Wetland Delineation: 1987 Corps of Engineers Manual prepared by the Wetland Training Institute. Additional information can be found at the end of that field guide in the section of the document entitled “Preparing a Delineation Report.”

I. Introduction

A.    Who authorized the delineation

B.    Why is it being done

C.    Location of site (Map)

D.    Date of site visit(s)

E.    Identification of delineators

II. Methods

A.    Brief description of method used

B.    Any modification of methods

C.    Sources of existing information used

III. Results and Discussion

A    Description of the site

1.    Topography

2.    Plant communities

3.    Soils mapped and found (map)

4.    Hydrology information

5.    Existing wetland mapping (e.g., NWI/state/local)

B.    Findings

1.    Types of wetlands identified (e.g., Cowardin, et al 1979)

a.    Description

b.    Locations

c.    Area

d.    Contrast with nonwetland

e.    How was boundary chosen (e.g., feature on the landscape)

2.    Types of other waters identified

a.    Description

b.    Locations

c.    Area

d.    Contrast with nonwetland

e.    How was boundary chosen (e.g., feature on the landscape)

3.    Include maps/drawings showing results

IV. Conclusion

A.    Brief summary of total area and the types of wetlands and other regulated waters

B.    Statement regarding the need for permits

C.    Caution that final authority rests with the appropriate agencies

V. Literature Cited

VI. Appendix A (Data Sheets)

(Ord. 545 (2017) § 5 (Appx. (part)), 2017: Ord. 351 (2005) § 37 (part), 2005)

Appendix H – Mitigation Plan Checklist

Included

Omitted

Introduction and Summary of Document

 

 

Cover/Title Page

 

 

Project Name

 

 

Reference #'s (e.g., Corps application #)

 

 

Date of publication

 

 

Who it was prepared for and by/contact information

 

 

Table of Contents

 

 

List of Figures

 

 

List of Tables

 

 

Responsible Parties

 

 

Executive Summary

 

 

Proposed Development Project

 

 

Project description

 

 

Project location, maps

 

 

Type of development (existing and proposed land uses)

 

 

Size of the development project

 

 

Construction schedule

 

 

Description of the development site (baseline conditions)

 

 

Historic and current land uses and zoning designations

 

 

Existing wetlands on or adjacent to the development site

 

 

Other aquatic resources on or adjacent to the development site

 

 

Known historic or cultural resources on the development site

 

 

Maps showing the baseline conditions of the development site and adjacent properties

 

 

Assessment of the Impacts at the Development Site

 

 

Area (acreage) of wetland impacts

 

 

Description of the water regime

 

 

Description of the soils

 

 

Description of the vegetation

 

 

Description of fauna using the site

 

 

Position and function of the wetland(s) in the landscape

 

 

Description of functions provided by the wetlands

 

 

Wetland rating

 

 

Buffers

 

 

*Water quality

 

 

Mitigation Approach

 

 

Mitigation sequencing

 

 

Project-specific goals

 

 

Mitigation strategy

 

 

Proposed Mitigation Site(s)

 

 

Location, including map

 

 

Site ownership

 

 

Site selection rationale

 

 

Site constraints

 

 

Existing (Baseline) Conditions of the Mitigation Site

 

 

Historic and current land uses and zoning designations

 

 

Known historic or cultural resources on the mitigation site

 

 

Existing wetlands on or adjacent to the development site

 

 

Other aquatic resources on or adjacent to the development site

 

 

*Maps showing current contours as surveyed. This is needed particularly when mitigation activities will alter ground elevations.

 

 

Description of the water regime

 

 

Description of the soils

 

 

Description of the vegetation

 

 

Description of fauna using the site

 

 

Position and function of the wetland(s) in the landscape

 

 

Description of functions provided by the wetlands

 

 

Wetland rating

 

 

Buffers

 

 

*Water quality

 

 

Maps related to the existing conditions of the mitigation site, existing wetlands, and adjacent properties

 

 

Mitigation Site Plans/Design

 

 

Description of Site Plan/Design

 

 

Description of the water regime and how adequate amounts of water will be provided to support a wetland

 

 

Type of development (existing and proposed land uses) Discussion of how the mitigation plan will compensate for lost and degraded functions

 

 

Schematic drawings

 

 

*Section drawings showing relationship of topography to water regime and vegetation

 

 

Grading Plan/Site Maps

 

 

Orientation and scale

 

 

*Existing and proposed elevation contours

 

 

*Spot elevations for low points, high points, and structures

 

 

Property boundaries

 

 

On-site wetland boundaries

 

 

*On-site floodplain and ordinary high water mark boundaries

 

 

*Survey of benchmarks

 

 

*Location and elevation of soil borings or test pits

 

 

*Location and elevation of water level sampling devices

 

 

*Location of soils to be stockpiled, if any

 

 

*Description of methods of erosion control and bank stabilization

 

 

Buffer areas for the mitigation site and their boundaries

 

 

Water Regime

 

 

Description of the proposed frequency and duration of flooding, inundation, or soil saturation

 

 

Description of the proposed groundwater and surface water sources and characteristics

 

 

*Description of the elevation of the water table and dates measured

 

 

*Engineering drawings of any proposed water control structures

 

 

Soils

 

 

Soils logs from on-site evaluation

 

 

Description of how the soil characteristics will be affected by the mitigation activities

 

 

*Description of the elevation of the water table and dates measured

 

 

*Engineering drawings of any proposed water control structures

 

 

Planting/Landscape Plans

 

 

Topographic map showing typical planting scheme (distribution and spacing of vegetation)

 

 

List of plant materials

 

 

Other planting details

 

 

Expected natural revegetation from existing seed bank and natural recruitment from nearby sites

 

 

Description of methods to control invasive species

 

 

A plan for irrigating the plants

 

 

Description of soil amendments

 

 

*Section drawings showing water levels in relation to plant distributions

 

 

Description of protective features (fences, signs)

 

 

Map of location and type of habitat structures

 

 

*Examples of Similar Mitigation Projects

 

 

*Description of the experience the designer has had with the type of mitigation proposed

 

 

*Examples of other sites that have used the same approach

 

 

*Other information that demonstrates that the high-risk plan will be successful

 

 

Site-Specific Goals, Objectives, and Performance Standards

 

 

Goals

 

 

Objectives for each goal

 

 

Performance standards for each objective

 

 

Monitoring Plan

 

 

Variables to be measured

 

 

Sampling methods for each variable

 

 

Schedule for sampling each variable

 

 

A map of sampling locations or describe how the locations with be determined for each monitoring event

 

 

*Laboratory methods to be used, if applicable

 

 

Timetable for reporting monitoring results to the agencies (final plan only)

 

 

Site Protection

 

 

Describe measures that will be taken to protect the site over the long term

 

 

Copies of legal documents (e.g., conservation easement, deed restriction) (final plan only)

 

 

Maintenance and Contingency Plans (final plan only)

 

 

Maintenance plan

 

 

Description of and reason for each maintenance activity planned

 

 

Maintenance schedule for each activity (where applicable)

 

 

Contingency plan

 

 

Initiating procedures

 

 

*Description of contingency funds

 

 

Implementation Schedule (final plan only)

 

 

Construction sequence for grading, water diversions, plantings, etc.

 

 

Time schedule and completions dates

 

 

Permit conditions specifying time limits

 

 

*Financial Assurances (final plan only)

    Items with asterisk (*) are required for more complex projects. If an item is not required for a draft mitigation plan, it is indicated in parenthesis (final plan only).

(Ord. 545 (2017) § 5 (Appx. (part)), 2017)


1

These are potential sources of information that may have been helpful in making a determination, but not all listed sources of information may be applicable to a given situation. The delineator is not required to obtain information from all of the listed sources of information.