A. Shoreline permit or approval applications that are not categorically exempt shall be subject to environmental review by the responsible official pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (Chapter 197-11 WAC).

B. As part of the SEPA checklist review, the responsible official may require additional information regarding the proposed development in accordance with Chapter 197-11 WAC to make an equitable and reasonable determination of the development’s potential impact on the environment.

C. Failure of the applicant to submit sufficient information for a threshold determination to be made shall be grounds for refusal of the application by the responsible official.

D. The city’s substantive authority and basis for mitigation to condition or deny a proposal are set forth in WAC 197-11-660, and as established in other city codes. [Ord. 2013-02-005 § 2 (Exh. 1)].