18.65.260 Erosion hazard areas – Development standards and permitted alterations.
Development proposals and other alterations to sites containing erosion hazard areas shall be allowed, pursuant to applicable permits and approvals, only if they or any other alteration complies with applicable requirements as set forth in this chapter, including but not limited to mitigation requirements and the following standards:
(1) Clearing on an erosion hazard area is allowed only from April 1st to September 1st, unless otherwise determined by the Director and based on an approved erosion and sediment control plan. Timber harvesting may be allowed pursuant to an approved forest practice permit issued by the Washington Department of Natural Resources or pursuant to an approved tree removal permit as required by Chapter 18.45 CMC.
(2) All development proposals, including but not limited to subdivisions, short subdivisions, or commercial site development or binding site plans, shall retain existing vegetation on all lots, in accordance with Chapter 14.60 CMC, until the City has approved engineering plans and issued the development proposal construction permits.
(3) Limited clearing of vegetation on lots may only be allowed for the installation of erosion and sediment control in accordance with a submitted grading permit or engineering plans. (Ord. 09-19 § 9 (Exh. D); Ord. 06-17 § 4 (Exh. B))