The proposed actions contained in Part Nine are categorically exempt from threshold determination and EIS requirements, subject to the rules and limitations on categorical exemptions contained in WAC 197-11-305.
Note: | The statutory exemptions contained in chapter 43.21C RCW are not included in Part Nine. Chapter 43.21C RCW should be reviewed in determining whether a proposed action not listed as categorically exempt in Part Nine is exempt by statute from threshold determination and EIS requirements. |
At a minimum, the following process shall be met in order to raise the exempt levels.
The local ordinance or resolution shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
* Use of available data and other project review tools regarding known and likely cultural and historic resources, such as inventories and predictive models provided by the Washington department of archaeology and historic preservation, other agencies, and tribal governments.
* Planning and permitting processes that ensure compliance with applicable laws including chapters 27.44, 27.53, 68.50, and 68.60 RCW.
* Local development regulations that include at minimum prepro-ject cultural resource review where warranted, and standard inadvertent discovery language (SIDL) for all projects.
Fully planning GMA counties | All other counties | |||
Project types | Incorporated UGA | Unincorporated UGA | Other unincorporated areas | Incorporated and unincorporated areas |
Single family residential | 30 units | 30 units | 20 units | 20 units |
Single familyth theeare | 100 units | 30 units | 20 units | 20 units |
Multifamily residential | 200 units | 60 units | 25 units | 25 units |
Barn, loafing shed, farm equipment storage, produce storage or packing structure | 40,000 square feet | 40,000 square feet | 40,000 square feet | 40,000 square feet |
Office, school, commercial, recreational, service, storage building, parking facilities | 30,000 square feet and 90 parking spaces | 30,000 square feet and 90 parking spaces | 12,000 square feet and 40 parking spaces | 12,000 square feet and 40 parking spaces |
Fill or excavation | 1,000 cubic yards | 1,000 cubic yards | 1,000 cubic yards | 1,000 cubic yards |
The application of pesticides and chemicals is not exempted by this subsection but may be exempted elsewhere in these guidelines. No license or adoption of any ordinance, regulation or resolution shall be considered exempt by virtue of this subsection.
"Structurally deficient" means a bridge that is classified as in poor condition under the state bridge condition rating system and is reported by the state to the national bridge inventory as having a deck, superstructure, or substructure rating of four or below. Structurally deficient bridges are characterized by deteriorated conditions of significant bridge elements and potentially reduced load-carrying capacity. Bridges deemed structurally deficient typically require significant maintenance and repair to remain in service, and require major rehabilitation or replacement to address the underlying deficiency.
Wash. Admin. Code § 197-11-800
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.110. 13-02-065 (Order 12-01), § 197-11-800, filed 12/28/12, effective 1/28/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21A.090, chapter 43.21C RCW, RCW 43.21C.035, 43.21C.037, 43.21C.038, 43.21C.0381, 43.21C.0382, 43.21C.0383, 43.21C.110, 43.21C.222. 03-16-067 (Order 02-12), § 197-11-800, filed 8/1/03, effective 9/1/03. Statutory Authority: 1995 c 347 (ESHB 1724) and RCW 43.21C.110. 97-21-030 (Order 95-16), § 197-11-800, filed 10/10/97, effective 11/10/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.110. 84-05-020 (Order DE 83-39), § 197-11-800, filed 2/10/84, effective 4/4/84.