§ 24.30.400. Wetlands—Vegetation removal—Noxious weeds.

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A.

Removal of noxious weeds, as defined by Chapter 16-750 WAC, under the direction of the Thurston County Noxious Weed Control Agency, is permitted in wetlands and associated buffers consistent with a county approved integrated pest management plan, applicable county and state regulations, and TCC 24.30.390(A), (C) and (D). Prior to requiring removal of noxious weeds within a Category I wetland or associated buffer, the noxious weed control staff shall consult with the planning and environmental division of the resource stewardship department to evaluate alternative methods of weed removal and the associated risks to the wetland and buffer.

B.

When removing noxious weeds, removal of native vegetation within wetlands and buffers shall be prohibited. Also see TCC 24.30.150.

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

                    
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