14.05.100 Flexible thresholds for categorical exemptions.
The lowest level in the ranges below apply unless the town raises the level based on local conditions, such as previous DNSs on the activities or the town’s development codes. The town may raise the level for an exemption to any point up to the maximum specified in WAC 197-11-800(1)(c); once levels are established in this chapter, the town must apply a level to all projects within the geographic area.
(1) The town establishes the following exempt level 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 four single-family units.
(b) For residential dwelling units in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(ii): up to four multifamily residential units.
(c) For agricultural structures in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(iii): up to 10,000 square feet.
(d) For office, school, commercial, recreational, service or storage buildings in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(iv): up to 12,000 square feet and with associated parking facilities designed for up to 40 automobiles. This exemption includes parking lots for 20 or fewer automobiles not associated with a structure.
(e) For fills and excavations in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(v): up to 500 cubic yards.
(2) Whenever the town establishes new exempt levels under this section, it shall send them to the Department of Ecology, Headquarters Office, Olympia, WA 98504 under WAC 197-11-800(1)(c). (Ord. 581 § 2, 2016)