Thurston County |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 24. CRITICAL AREAS |
Chapter 24.40. CRITICAL AREA REVIEW PERMIT |
§ 24.40.040. Decision—Required findings.
A.
The approval authority shall enter a decision in conformance with this title. In making the decision, the approval authority shall enter written findings of fact upon which the decision is based. The findings of fact shall address each critical area requirement separately and the review criteria in TCC Section 24.40.050.
B.
The approval authority shall confirm the nature and type of the critical and shall evaluate any special reports submitted by consultants who are professionals in the pertinent field. Peer review and/or third party review may be necessary in order for the approval authority to adequately evaluate and review special reports.
(Ord. No. 14773, § 3(Att. B), 7-24-2012; Ord. No. 14961, § 4(Att. D), 12-17-2013)