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16.04.070 Flexible thresholds for categorical exemptions.

A. Categorical exemptions are adopted by reference under Section 16.04.180. The city establishes the following exempt levels for minor new construction under WAC 197-11-800(1)(b) based on local conditions:

1. For residential dwelling units in WAC 197-11-800 (1)(b)(i): four units.

2. For agricultural structures in WAC 197-11-800 (1)(b)(ii): 10,000 square feet.

3. For office, school, commercial, recreational, service or storage buildings in WAC 197-11-800 (1)(b)(iii): 4000 square feet and 20 parking spaces.

4. For parking lots in WAC 197-11-800 (1)(b)(iv): 20 parking spaces.

5. For landfills and excavations in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(v): 100 cubic yards.

B. The city shall send the new exempt levels established under this section to the Department of Ecology, Headquarters Office, Olympia, Washington, 98504 under WAC 197-11-800 (1)(c). (Ord. 92-06 § 1, 1992)