2016/10/05 Council Agenda Packet

9 t. NOW,THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 13 of Ordinance No. 1348-87, as amended by Section 3B of Ordinance No. 2534-01 (EMC Chapter 20.04 Article III. Categorical Exemptions, Section 20.04.130),which reads as follows: 20.04.130 Flexible thresholds for categorical exemptions. The following exempt levels are established for minor new construction under WAC 197-11- 800(1)(b)based on conditions in the city: A. For residential dwelling units in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(i): up to four dwelling units; B. For agricultural structures in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(ii): up to ten thousand square feet; C. For office, school, commercial,recreational, service or storage buildings in WAC 197- 11-800(1)(b)(iii): up to four thousand square feet and up to twenty parking spaces; D. For parking lots in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(iv): up to twenty parking spaces; E. For landfills and excavations in WAC 197-11-800(b)(v): up to five hundred cubic yards. Is hereby amended to read as follows: 20.04.130 - • . . • . . : . Categorical exemptions—Minor new construction. A. The following exempt levels are established for minor new construction under WAC 197-11- 800(1)(bc)based on conditions in the city. The exemptions in this subsection apply to all licenses required to undertake the construction in question. The exemptions in this subsection apply except when the project: (1) is undertaken wholly or partly on lands covered by water: (2)requires a license governing discharges to water that is not exempt under RCW 43.21C.0383; (3)requires a license governing emissions to air that is not exempt under RCW 43.21C.0381 or WAC 197-11-800 (7) or(8): (4) involves demolition of a contributing structure listed in a local, state or national historic register; or (5)requires a land use decision that is not exempt under WAC 197-11-800(6). B. The following types of projects shall be exempt: 3 8