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8.8.29.2 Standards of Evaluation <br />The following specific standards shall be used in deciding on an application <br />for this use: <br />a) The project meets all applicable design standards and other <br />requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision <br />Regulations. <br />b) The project meets all service provision criteria as set forth below: <br />(1) Fire — identifies the primary and secondary responders and the <br />source(s) of water. <br />(2) Police — identifies the primary and secondary responders. <br />(3) Rescue services identifies the primary and secondary <br />responders. <br />(4) Water Supply — source and capacity of water supply. <br />(5) Wastewater Treatment Methods — provider and capacity of <br />wastewater treatment source. <br />C) Habitats shall be identified and evaluated in the biological inventory <br />required by 8.8.29.1 B (b) and are subject to the following: <br />(1) An undisturbed buffer is required around the boundary of <br />habitats of rare, threatened, or endangered species as shown <br />on the biological inventory. Buffer width shall be determined by <br />site evaluation in consultation with the applicant's biologist and <br />County staff; <br />(2) Habitat enhancements as described in the biological inventory <br />shall be made for a broad range of species to help mitigate the <br />loss of wildlife habitat during construction. Examples include <br />preserving, planting, and maintaining a variety of native <br />vegetation (also dead trees and snags); installing structures <br />conducive for nesting such as bird houses or bat boxes <br />designed and located for various species; or creating wetlands; <br />(3) Conservation easements or other acceptable means such as <br />dedication to a public agency, or conservancy or a <br />homeowner's association are required to protect wetlands and <br />other habitats while insuring proper long -term maintenance; <br />and <br />(4) Provide barriers or fencing, and signage at the edge of habitat <br />buffers to prohibit vehicular and pedestrian access. Limited <br />access may be allowed if proposed in a sensitive manner for <br />environmental education purposes. <br />8 -42 <br />