§ 24.30.160. Wetlands—Drilling.

A.

Drilling with Human Powered, Non-mechanical, Hand-held Equipment. Gauge installation, non-mechanical site exploration and, excavation for data collection or research and accomplished by human powered hand-held equipment in accordance with state-approved sampling protocols is allowed. The associated spoils shall be contained and the disturbed area around the well shall be restored upon completion of the activity.

B.

Mechanized Drilling and Boring. Mechanical auguring under the direction of a professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington, well drilling allowed pursuant to TCC 24.30.330, and boring consistent with TCC 24.30.320 are allowed provided that the approval authority determines, in consultation with a qualified biologist and engineer, the drilling or boring is appropriate, subject to the following:

1.

The applicant shall identify and minimize potential impacts to all wetland functions. This shall include demonstration that the drilling or boring will not dewater the wetland;

2.

The access for delivering equipment to the drilling or boring site shall be aligned and constructed in a way that minimizes potential impacts to the wetland and associated buffer;

3.

The associated spoils shall be contained, the disturbed area around the well shall be restored upon completion of the activity; and

4.

Related equipment and materials shall be stored outside of the wetland and buffers except as necessary for daily operations.

(Ord. No. 14773, § 3(Att. B), 7-24-2012)