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A. Designation Process. Additional species of local importance may be designated pursuant to the Land Use Code amendment process, Part 20.30J LUC.

B. Additional Decision Criteria. In addition to the decision criteria of LUC 20.30J.135, a species may be designated a species of local importance only if it demonstrates the following characteristics:

1. Local populations of native species are in danger of extirpation based on existing trends:

a. Local populations of native species that are likely to become endangered; or

b. Local populations of native species that are vulnerable or declining;

2. The species or habitat has recreation, commercial, game, tribal, or other special value;

3. Long-term persistence of a species is dependent on the protection of the species through the provisions of this part;

4. Protection by other county, state, or federal policies, laws, regulations, or nonregulatory tools is not adequate to prevent degradation of the species or habitat in the City; and

5. Without protection, there is a likelihood that the species or habitat will be diminished over the long term.

C. Effect of Designation. Designation of a species of local importance under this section shall not impact projects or proposals with a vested application or approved permit. (Ord. 5680, 6-26-06, § 3)