22.08.170 Landfill.
Landfill is the creation of dry upland area by the placement or deposition of sand, soil, gravel or other sediments into a water body, floodplain, or wetland.
A. Policies.
1. Landfills should not be permitted within critical areas.
B. Regulations.
1. Landfills within shorelines shall only be permitted as an element of a water-dependent use and must be demonstrated to be consistent with the substantive requirements in BMC 22.06.050(C)(1) through (6), Conditional uses, and Chapter 22.04 BMC and this chapter where applicable.
2. Landfills, where permitted, shall include restoration and/or enhancement of ecological function within the shoreline/aquatic area consistent with the restoration objectives within the restoration plan (Appendix B – Table 2) and the specific projects (where applicable) specified in Appendix B – Table 3; and shall provide public access where feasible per BMC 22.08.090, Public access.
3. Landfills shall be constructed in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
4. Landfills that are part of a hazardous substance remedial action shall be subject to the requirements within BMC 22.05.020(B)(1)(q), Exemptions.
5. Placement of material for the sole purpose of habitat remediation shall be consistent with the restoration and conservation policies of this program and the objectives in the restoration plan – Appendix B. [Ord. 2013-02-005 § 2 (Exh. 1)].