§ 24.35.360. Wetlands—Critical area report—Minor projects.

A.

A wetland critical area report - minor projects shall be submitted for:

1.

Projects with less than five thousand square feet of impervious surfaces that will not encroach into a wetland or buffer; and

2.

Other projects on sites containing wetlands or buffers where all of the proposed development would be located at least four hundred feet from all wetlands, as verified in the field. This does not include intensive uses identified in TCC 24.30.200.

B.

Applicants for projects exceeding the size limits in this section, involving intensive uses, or all projects that would encroach upon a wetland or associated buffer must comply with TCC 24.35.370.

C.

The wetland critical area report - minor projects shall contain the following information as applicable:

1.

The applicant's name and contact information.

2.

The submitting wetland scientist's name, contact information, and qualifications.

3.

The site address and tax parcel number.

4.

A vicinity map with driving directions.

5.

A site map including:

a.

A north arrow and scale;

b.

For projects at least four hundred feet from a wetland: The wetland's category, if known, and its approximate location and the approximate location of other critical areas and their buffers on-site and within three hundred feet off-site;

c.

For projects within four hundred feet of a wetland: identification of the wetland's category, delineation of the wetland boundary and the recommended buffer consistent with Ecology's Wetland Rating System for Western Washington;

d.

Topographic contours at two-foot intervals;

e.

All existing physical features, including, but not limited to, buildings, fences and other structures, roads, parking lots, utilities, and water bodies;

f.

Property lines, rights-of-way, and easements; and

g.

The location of the proposed activity or use, including proposed structures, grading and clearing limits, and any other site modifications.

6.

Text outlining:

a.

Site acreage and general characteristics;

b.

A description of the proposal;

c.

For projects within four hundred feet of a wetland: the wetland's hydrogeomorphic class, category, and function scores consistent with Ecology's Wetland Rating System for Western Washington; and the proposed wetland buffer and reasoning; and

d.

A description of the wetland review process including when field work was conducted, data that was used, and general observations.

D.

Based on the quality and detail of information provided, the site's complexity or the use's potential to impact wetlands and buffers, the approval authority may require additional information listed in TCC 24.35.370 as necessary to make a decision regarding the proposal.

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