16.05.070 Flexible thresholds for categorical exemptions.
(1) The city establishes the following exempt levels for minor new construction under WAC 197-11-800(1)(b) based on local conditions:
(a) For residential dwelling units in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(i): up to 20 dwelling units;
(b) For agricultural structures in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(ii): up to 30,000 square feet;
(c) For office, school, commercial, recreational, service or storage buildings in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(iii): up to 12,000 square feet and up to 40 parking spaces;
(d) For parking lots in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(iv): up to 40 parking spaces;
(e) For landfills and excavations in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(v): up to 500 cubic yards.
(2) Whenever the city establishes new exempt levels under this section, it shall send them to the Department of Ecology, Headquarters Office, Olympia, Washington, 98504, under WAC 197-11-800(1)(c). (Ord. 456 § 1, 2012; Ord. 234 § 7, 1984)