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<br /> (b) Intensive vegetation clearing within 75 feet of the shoreline, on steep slopes or within the bluff
<br /> impact zone within the Shoreland Overlay District is prohibited. Limited clearing of shrubs and trees less
<br /> than six inches in diameter and cutting, pruning and trimming of trees of any size is allowed to provide a
<br /> view to the water from the principal dwelling site and to accommodate the placement of permitted
<br /> stairways and landings, picnic areas, access paths, beach and watercraft access areas, and permitted
<br /> lockboxes, provided that the screening of structures, vehicles or other facilities as viewed from the water,
<br /> assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, is not substantially reduced.
<br /> (O�d. No. 1012nd se�ies, §1(10.56(16)(I)), 2-24-1992; Ord. No. 127 2nd series, §'7, 7-11-1994)
<br /> Sec. 78-1286. Topographic alterations/grading and filling.
<br /> (a) Grading and filling and excavations necessary for the construction of structures, sewage treatment
<br /> systems, and driveways under validly issued construction permits for these facilities do not require the
<br /> issuance of a separate grading and filling permit. However, all grading and filling activity approved
<br /> permits for construction of structures, sewage treatment systems, and driveways shall adhere to the
<br /> grading and filling standards of this article.
<br /> (b) Grading, filling or excavating of more than ten cubic yards is prohibited within 75 feet of the ordinary
<br /> high water level of the public waters enumerated in section 78-1217. Grading, filling or excavating of ten
<br /> cubic yards or less shall require city staff review and permit and be subject to other pertinent sections of
<br /> this chapter.
<br /> (c) Public and private roads, driveways, parking areas, and public or private watercraft access ramps shall
<br /> not be constructed within 75 feet of the ordinary high water level of the public waters enumerated in
<br /> section 78-1217. If no alternatives exist, such improvements shall be subject to the standard zoning
<br /> variance review procedure, and such review shall take into account the following considerations:
<br /> (1) Such improvements shall be designed to take advantage of natural vegetation and topography to
<br /> achieve maximum screening from view from public waters.
<br /> (2) All roads and parking areas shall be designed and constructed to minimize and control erosion to
<br /> public waters consistent with the requirements of all agencies with jurisdiction.
<br /> (d) Except for those projects requiring permits for c:onstruction of structures, sewage treatment systems
<br /> and driveways, a land alteration permit will be required as follows:
<br /> (1) For movement of one through 500 cubic yards of material anywhere within the Shoreland Overlay
<br /> District, a staff-issued land alteration permit shall be required.
<br /> (2) For movement of more than 500 cubic yards of material within the Shoreland Overlay District,
<br /> conditional use permit approval by the city council is required in addition to the required land alteration
<br /> permit.
<br /> (e)The following considerations and conditions must be adhered to during the issuance of construction
<br /> permits, grading and filling permits, conditional use permits, variances and subdivision approvals:
<br /> (1) Grading or filling in any type 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 wetland must be evaluated to determine how
<br /> extensively the proposed activity would affect the following functional qualities of the wetland:
<br /> a. Sediment and pollutant trapping and retention;
<br /> b. Storage of surface runoff to prevent or reduce flood damage;
<br /> c. Fish and wildlife habitat;
<br /> d. Recreational use;
<br /> e. Shoreline or bank stabilization; and
<br /> f. Noteworthiness, including special qualities, such as historic significance, critical habitat for endangered
<br /> plants and animals, or others.
<br /> This evaluation must also include a determination of whether the wetland alteration being proposed
<br /> requires permits, reviews or approvals by other sections of city ordinances or by other local, state or
<br /> federal agencies including but not limited to watershed districts, state department of natural resources, or
<br /> the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
<br /> (2) Alterations must be designed and conducted in a manner that ensures only the smallest amount of
<br /> bare ground is exposed for the shortest time possible.
<br /> (3) Mulches or similar materials must be used, where necessary, for temporary bare soil coverage, and a
<br /> permanent vegetation cover must be established as soon as possible.
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