A. The exact location of the fish and wildlife habitat conservation area shall be determined by the applicant through the performance of a field investigation applying specific habitat or species recommendations pursuant to the Department of Fish and Wildlife. A qualified professional wildlife habitat biologist shall perform habitat conservation area delineations using the methodology prescribed by the State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Provided that if no methodology is available the consultant shall use best available science to delineate the site for the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s review. The applicant is required under LMC 14.33.110 to show the location of the habitat conservation area on a scaled drawing as a part of the approval application.

B. The city of Lacey shall verify the accuracy of, and may render adjustments to, the boundary delineation. In the event the adjusted boundary delineation is contested by the applicant, the city of Lacey shall, at the applicant’s expense, obtain expert services to render a final delineation. (Ord. 1505 §22, 2017; Ord. 1215 §22, 2003; Ord. 935 §9 (part), 1992).