1. Verify the information submitted by the applicant;

2. Evaluate the project area and vicinity for critical areas;

3. Determine whether the proposed project is likely to impact the functions and values of critical areas; and

4. Determine if the proposed project has adequately implemented mitigation sequencing to first avoid impacts and has then proposed appropriately sequenced mitigation to address both permanent and temporary impacts, including both direct and indirect impacts associated with the project.

1. Require a critical area report from the applicant that has been prepared by a qualified professional;

2. Review and evaluate the critical area report;

3. Determine whether the development proposal conforms to the purposes and performance standards of this chapter, including the criteria in review criteria (Chapter 14.04);

4. Assess the potential impacts to the critical area and determine if they can be avoided or minimized; and

5. Determine if the mitigation proposed by the applicant is sufficient to protect the functions and values of the critical area and public health, safety, and welfare concerns consistent with the goals, purposes, objectives, and requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 1104-15 § 1 (Att. A)).