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Ordinance No. 2284 Page 17 of 40 on Burrowing Owl Mitigation" by the CDFW (2012). o If burrowing owls are present at the site during the non -breeding period, a qualified biologist will establish a no -activity zone of at least 150 feet. o If an effective no -activity zone cannot be established in either case, an experienced burrowing owl biologist will develop a site-specific plan (i.e., a plan that considers the type and extent of the proposed activity, the duration and timing of the activity, the sensitivity and habituation of theowls, and the dissimilarity of the proposed activity with background activities) to minimize the potential to affect the reproductive success of the owls. • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Authorization — If any impacts are to occur to Corps jurisdictional wetlands or waters, then a Section 404 Nationwide or Individual permit will be required. • State Authorization — If any impacts are to occur to wetlands or waters subject to CDFW or RWQCB jurisdiction (Waters of the State), then a Section 401 permit will be required, and a Streambed Alteration Agreement may be required. • On -Site Wetland/Waters Mitigation — If work proposed on the Property includes impacts to Corps or State jurisdictional features, then on-site mitigation will be implemented. The proposed Project currently includes the design of on-site mitigation to be provided at a 2:1 ratio. The mitigation features will be constructed in portions of the Property currently identified as upland areas. This on-site mitigation would reduce project impacts to jurisdictional features to "less than significant". • Rare Plant Survey — While special -status plants are not likely to occur on the Property, a rare plant survey of the Property in accordance with CDFW and CNPS guidelines should be within one year of the start of construction to ensure that impacts to special -status plants are less than significant. The survey should be scheduled to coincide with the identified blooming or identification periods for those species having potential to occur (April through June). Any rare, threatened, or endangered plant species that are observed should be identified and mapped. If any of these species are found, consultation with the USFWS and/or CDFW may be required regarding appropriate mitigation. Mitigation will likely include avoidance of the population or collection and redistribution of seeds. Pre -Construction Avian Survey — If Project construction -related activities take place during the nesting season (February through August), preconstruction surveys for all nesting birds (including waterfowl, passerines, raptors, and other birds) within and adjacent to (within 1,000 feet) the Property should be conducted by a competent biologist 14 days prior to the commencement of the tree removal or site grading activities. Surveys should focus on areas where birds are likely to nest, including trees, shrubs, grasslands, rock faces, stream banks, or under eves of structures. If any bird listed under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act is found to be nesting within the project site or within the area of influence, an adequate protective buffer zone should be established by a qualified biologist to protect the nesting site. This buffer shall be a minimum of 75 feet from the project activities for small passerine birds, and a minimum of 250 feet for raptors. The distance shall be determined by a competent biologist based on the site conditions (topography, if the nest is in a line of sight of the construction and the sensitivity of the birds nesting). The nest site(s) shall be monitored by a competent biologist periodically