PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION
Notice Type:
Other - NOTICE OF LAND USE AND TREE PROTECTION CODE AMENDMENTS
Project Description:
Pursuant to SMC 25.05.340 and WAC 197-11-340
The City of Seattle is proposing to update the tree regulations. This is a non-project action amending the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) including repealing and replacing Chapter 25.11, Tree Protection.
Generally, the proposed legislation would:
• define “significant tree”;
• require a permit for tree removal of significant trees;
• set fees for a tree permits;
• clarify the definition of hazard trees;
• allow flexibility in development standards in order to preserve trees;
• establish requirements for the replacement of removed trees;
• allow for payment in lieu of when tree replacement is required;
• specify tree retention requirements;
• update enforcement provisions for tree regulations; and
• update tree protection provisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file, the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) has determined that the amendments described above will not have a probable significant adverse environmental impact, and has issued a Determination of Non-Significance under the State Environmental Policy Act (no Environmental Impact Statement required).
HOW TO COMMENT
Comments regarding this DNS or potential environmental impacts may be submitted through September 6, 2018. Comments may be sent to:
City of Seattle, SDCI
Attn: Chanda Emery
P.O. Box 94788
Seattle, WA 98124-7088
chanda.emery@seattle.gov
HOW TO APPEAL
Appeals of the decision to issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) must be submitted to the Office of the Hearing Examiner by 5:00 p.m. September 13, 2018. Appeals should be addressed to the Hearing Examiner and must be accompanied by an $85.00 filing fee in a check payable to the City of Seattle. The appeal must be sent to:
City of Seattle
Hearing Examiner
PO Box 94729
Seattle WA 98124-4729
INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Copies of the DNS and the proposal may be obtained online at https://www.seattle.gov/council/meet-the-council/rob-johnson/trees-for-all or at the SDCI Public Resource Center, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000 in the Seattle Municipal Tower.
The Public Resource Center is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.
Questions regarding the proposed amendments and environmental determination can be directed to Chanda Emery, SDCI Senior Planner, at (206) 233-2537 or chanda.emery@seattle.gov.
Publication Date:
08/23/2018
End of Comment Period:
09/06/2018