17.10.090 Fish and wildlife priority habitat.
The following environmentally critical areas may be considered priority habitat for the protection of fish and wildlife in the city:
A. Category I and Category II wetlands;
B. Type F streams;
C. Upland areas if one or more of the following criteria are met:
1. The presence of essential habitat; or
2. Areas contiguous with large blocks of distinct habitat extending outside of the city limits or providing a travel corridor to a significant resource; or
3. Areas adjacent to or contiguous with Category I wetlands which enhance the value of those wetlands for wildlife;
D. Areas where endangered, threatened, and sensitive species have a primary association;
E. Habitats and species of local importance, as determined by the city of Lynnwood;
F. Natural occurring ponds under 20 acres and their submerged aquatic beds that provide fish or wildlife habitat. (Ord. 3193 § 2, 2016)