8-13D-10-9: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION:

   1.   The clustering of buildings and related landscape is encouraged to maximize contiguous open space.

   2.   Fencing across critical migration corridors will be limited to a maximum height and minimum kick space as recommended by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. If barbed wire fencing is used, the bottom wire shall be smooth.

   3.   All new landscape material on lots outside building envelopes will be required to be drought tolerant, native and from a list of less palatable or nonpalatable plant species.

   4.   Replanting of wildlife food species and plant species which enhance critical habitat is encouraged.

   5.   The installation of noxious plants and weeds within the designated development envelope is prohibited by the builder or homeowner, and existing materials must be removed.

   6.   Builders are required to employ "best practices" grading techniques including incremental phasing/reparation, dust controls, grading limit fencing, etc.

   7.   Modifications to natural drainageways are limited to those which are absolutely necessary or those which increase the effectiveness of the drainageway in carrying storm water and accommodating wildlife.

   8.   Exposed dumping and composting is prohibited (covered composting is permitted).

   9.   Residential trash is required to be kept inside the house, garage, or appropriate enclosure until the morning of trash collection. Encourage trash containers to have attached lids.

   10.   Dogs and cats are required to be in latchable carriers or on leashes when outside the residential or commercial lots during critical migration periods as determined by Idaho Fish and Game.

   11.   Contractors will be prohibited from bringing dogs to construction sites.

   12.   Motorized vehicles will be limited from roads and trails (four-wheel drive vehicles, snowmobiles, and motorcycles) except for construction, fire, emergency, and maintenance vehicles.

   13.   Wildlife educational materials will be included and an acknowledgment of wildlife presence and the potential for property damage in the project's homeowners' documents.

   14.   Big game crossing signs will be posted at major crossing points along Cartwright Road and Dry Creek Road (maximum four (4) signs). Where wildlife and development conflicts continue to occur despite these measures, Hidden Springs will work with local, state and federal agencies in an attempt to resolve these conflicts.

(Ord. 1002, 10-28-2025)