A. Purpose Of Section; Adoption By Reference: This section contains the rules for preparing environmental impact statements. The city adopts the following sections by reference, as supplemented by this section:
WAC 197-11-400 | Purpose of EIS |
WAC 197-11-400 | Purpose of EIS |
-402 | General requirements |
-405 | EIS types |
-406 | EIS timing |
-408 | Scoping |
-410 | Expanded scoping (optional) |
-420 | EIS preparation |
-425 | Style and size |
-430 | Format |
-435 | Cover letter or memo |
-440 | EIS contents |
-442 | Contents of EIS on nonproject proposals |
-443 | EIS contents when prior nonproject EIS |
-444 | Elements of the environment |
-448 | Relationship of EIS to other considerations |
-450 | Cost-benefit analysis |
-455 | Issuance of DEIS |
-460 | Issuance of FEIS |
B. EIS Preparation; Additional Considerations:
1. Preparation of draft and final EISs (DEIS and FEIS) and draft and final supplemental EISs (SEIS) is the responsibility of the city administrator. Before the city issues an EIS, the responsible official shall be satisfied that it complies with this chapter and Washington administrative code chapter 197-11.
2. The DEIS and FEIS or draft and final SEIS shall be prepared by city staff, the applicant, or by a consultant selected by the city or the applicant. If the responsible official requires an EIS for a proposal and determines that someone other than the city will prepare the EIS, the responsible official shall notify the applicant of the city's procedure for EIS preparation, including approval of the DEIS and FEIS prior to distribution.
3. The city may require an applicant to provide information the city does not possess, including specific investigations. However, the applicant is not required to supply information that is not required under this chapter or that is being requested from another agency. (Ord. 916, 8-3-2015)