22.09.040 Forest practices.
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Forest practices within the city along shorelines would occur as a conversion of forested areas to a certain level of urban development (Class IV – General per the Forest Practices Act, Chapter 76.09 RCW).
A. Policies.
1. Forested areas within shorelines should be preserved and protected.
B. Regulations.
1. Conversion of forested areas to urban development shall implement the mitigation sequencing as specified in BMC 22.08.020, Mitigation sequencing.
2. Forest practices for the sole purpose of timber harvesting shall not be allowed in shorelines.
3. Any forest practice activity on shorelines of statewide significance shall comply with RCW 90.58.150. [Ord. 2013-02-005 § 2 (Exh. 1)].