A. Applicability. The provisions of this title apply only to lands designated as critical areas within the Kettle Falls corporate limits. The city’s critical areas map provides generalized information on the location of critical areas, including wetlands, habitat conservation areas, frequently flooded areas, geologically hazardous areas and aquifer recharge areas. A site-specific analysis which indicates that any critical area regulated by this title exists on a lot will result in that portion of the lot being classified as a critical area.

B. Critical Areas. Critical areas potentially located within the city include:

C. Buffers. Critical areas include protective buffers to lands identified as critical areas.

D. Jurisdiction. If a critical resource area on property that is being developed in the city crosses a jurisdictional line, the City of Kettle Falls shall coordinate with Stevens County in the review of the project. (Ord. 1803, §1, 2022).