§ 8.2.11. Wetland mitigation plan requirements.

A.

A wetland mitigation plan must include at least the following information:

1.

A description of the ownership, location, type, size and classification of the wetland and its buffer area;

2.

An evaluation of the altered wetland's hydrologic and biologic functions;

3.

The estimated cost of the proposed mitigation, its probability of success and a financial guarantee for completion. The financial guarantee may be included in the development agreement described in section 12.6 (post-approval requirements);

4.

An evaluation of the suitability of the proposed mitigation site for establishing the restored or created wetland;

5.

An evaluation of the hydrology of the site proposed for restoration or creation of a wetland and a clear statement of the project's hydrologic and ecological goals;

6.

A maintenance program that includes weed control; litter and debris removal; erosion control; watering, repair of water-control structures; maintenance of vegetation and wildlife habitat; and cleaning of culverts. The maintenance program must be included in the use plan for residual land and/or common area described in section 8.14.6;

7.

A description of the water source and evidence of ownership of water rights approved by the state engineer;

8.

A description of the critical elements and potential problems that may influence the success of the mitigation effort;

9.

A timetable for construction and monitoring;

10.

A three-year, post-construction monitoring program. The monitoring program must be included in the use plan for residual land and/or common area described in section 8.14.6; [and]

11.

A demonstration of fiscal, administrative and technical competence to successfully execute the plan.

B.

All maps and reports prepared under this section must be prepared by or under the responsible direction of a person with demonstrated technical expertise in the field who is acceptable to Larimer County.

(Res. No. 11122002R001, 9-23-2002; Res. No. 02152011R002, Exh. A, 2-15-2011)