16.55.230 Signs and fencing.
A. Permanent Signs. As a condition of any permit or authorization issued pursuant to this chapter, the director may require the applicant to install permanent signs along the boundary of a critical area.
Permanent signs shall be made of a durable material and vandal-resistant, and shall be attached to a metal post, or other material of equal durability. Signs must be posted at an interval of 100 feet, or as the director deems necessary, and must be maintained and replaced by the property owner if the sign language is no longer visible. Any modification of the location or materials required for permanent signs shall be approved by the director. The sign shall be worded as follows, or as approved by the director:
“Protected Critical Area”
Do Not Disturb
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B. Fencing.
1. The director may require the installation of a temporary construction fence along the construction limits adjacent to the critical area to prevent encroachment into the critical area during construction. The fencing shall be designed and installed to effectively prevent construction and related impacts. The fencing shall be installed and inspected prior to commencement of construction activities.
2. The director may condition any permit or authorization issued pursuant to this chapter to require the applicant to install a permanent fence at the edge of the critical area when fencing will prevent future impacts to these features. Fencing shall be designed to not interfere with the migration of wildlife species and to keep out domestic grazing animals. Fencing materials shall not be made or treated with toxic materials. [Ord. 2016-02-005 § 14; Ord. 2010-08-050; Ord. 2005-11-092].