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A. Mapping. The approximate location and extent of some FWHCAs are shown in the data layers maintained in the city of Anacortes geographic information system (GIS). In addition, the following maps and inventories are hereby adopted by reference, as amended:

1. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitat and Species maps;

2. Washington Department of Natural Resources, Official Water Type Reference maps;

3. Washington Department of Natural Resources Puget Sound Intertidal Habitat Inventory maps;

4. Washington Department of Natural Resources Shore Zone inventory;

5. Washington Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Program mapping data;

6. Washington Department of Health Annual Inventory of Shellfish Harvest Areas;

7. Anadromous and resident fish distribution maps contained in the habitat limiting factors reports published by the Washington Conservation Commission and others;

8. Washington Department of Natural Resources State Natural Area Preserves and Natural Resource Conservation Area maps; and

9. NOAA Northwest Region Critical Habitat Mapper or equivalent source: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/endangered-species-conservation/critical-habitat.

B. Reference Only. The maps and resources cited above are to be used as a guide for the city of Anacortes Planning, Community and Economic Development Department, project applicants, and/or property owners and may be continuously updated as new critical areas are identified. They are a reference and do not provide a final critical area designation. (Ord. 4025 § 2 (Att. A), 2022; Ord. 3064 § 2 (Att. A), 2021)