“Activity” means any development or land use action, or composite of such actions, which falls under the jurisdiction of this title.

“Administrative official, administrator” means the Director of Community and Economic Development, who shall be responsible for administering the provisions of this title, or designee.

“Alteration” means any human-induced activity that changes the existing condition of a critical area. Alterations include, but are not limited to: grading; filling; dredging; draining; channelizing; clearing or removing vegetation; applying herbicides, pesticides or any hazardous substance; discharging pollutants; modifying for surface water management purposes, cutting, pruning or topping, clearing, relocating or removing vegetation; paving; construction; applying gravel; or any other human activity that changes the existing landforms, vegetation, hydrology, wildlife, or wildlife habitat of a critical area. Alterations do not include walking, fishing, or any other passive recreation or other similar activity.

“Anadromous fish” means species, such as salmon, which are born in fresh water, spend a large part of their lives in the sea, and return to fresh water rivers and streams to procreate.

“Applicant” means the person, party, firm, corporation, or other entity that proposes any activity that could affect a critical area.

“Aquifer recharge area” means areas with a critical recharging effect on potable water resources. [Ord. 4525 § 1, 2021; Ord. 3911 § 2, 2009; Code 1970 §§ 28.08.015 – 28.08.035.]