Buckley City Zoning Code

Help effectuate the goal of the state, as stated in RCW 90.58.020.

Establish an administrative system to assign responsibilities to implement the shoreline master program.

Prescribe an orderly process by which to review proposals and permit applications.

Ensure that all persons affected by this master program are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

Help coordinate between the shoreline permit regulated by the Shoreline Management Act (Chapter 90.58 RCW), the Shoreline Administrative Code (Chapter 173-27 WAC), and the city's shoreline master program as well as federal codes, which may also be involved in reviewing a shoreline permit application.

The policies and use regulations attached as Exhibit A to the ordinance codified in this chapter along with Appendices A, B and C attached thereto are hereby adopted by this reference as the city of Buckley shoreline master program.

Permitting sections WAC 173-27-130 through 173-27-210 are adopted as if set forth in full, as now or hereafter amended.

The SMP shall be periodically reviewed and adjustments shall be made as are necessary to reflect changing local circumstances, new information or improved data, and changes in state statutes and regulations. This review process shall be consistent with Chapter 173-26 WAC requirements and shall include a local citizen involvement effort and public hearing to obtain the views and comments of the public.

Amendments to the city's SMP shall be reviewed first by the planning commission, which shall conduct at least one public hearing on the proposed amendment. The planning commission shall make a recommendation to the city council, which may hold at least one public hearing before making a decision. Amendments or revisions to the SMP do not become effective until after Department of Ecology approval.

Should a conflict occur between the provisions of the city's shoreline master program (SMP) or this chapter and the SMA, the SMA shall be applied.

Should a conflict occur between the provisions of this chapter and other laws, regulations, codes or rules promulgated by the city or any other authority having jurisdiction within the city, the most restrictive requirement shall be applied, except when constrained by federal or state law, or where specifically provided otherwise in this shoreline master program.

Various permits may have different time frames or requirements than those mentioned in this chapter or in the shoreline master program. Appropriate sections of the Washington Administrative Code or Revised Code of Washington requirements may supersede this chapter or parts thereof.

Overall administrative responsibility for this master program;

Investigate, develop, and propose amendments to this program as deemed necessary to more effectively and equitably achieve its goals and policies;

Advise interested citizens and applicants of the goals, policies, regulations, and procedures of this program;

Enforce procedures incorporated in the shoreline master program;

Prepare forms deemed essential for the administration of this program;

Make administrative decisions and interpretations of the policies and regulations of this program and the Shoreline Management Act;

Determine if a shoreline substantial development permit, conditional use permit or variance permit is required;

Collect applicable fees, as established by the city;

Determine that all applications and necessary information and materials are provided;

Ensure that proper notice is given to appropriate persons and the public for all hearings;

Conduct and coordinate field inspections, as necessary;

Review, insofar as possible, all provided and related information deemed necessary for appropriate applications needs;

Conduct a thorough review and analysis of shoreline substantial development permit applications; make written findings and conclusions; and approve, approve with conditions, or deny such permits;

Authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny shoreline substantial development permits and permit revisions in accordance with SMP 7.2.1;

Authority to grant statements of exemption or exception from shoreline substantial development permits; and

Provide technical and administrative assistance to the hearings examiner as required for effective and equitable implementation of this program and the Act;

Submit variance and conditional use permit applications and make written recommendations and findings on such permits to the hearings examiner for consideration and official action;

Seek remedies for alleged violations of this program, of the provisions of the Act, or of conditions of any approved shoreline permit issued by the city of Buckley;

Coordinate information with affected agencies;

Forward shoreline permit decisions in accordance with WAC 173-27-130.

Violations are listed in SMP 7.4. Enforcement shall be as described in Chapter 1.12 BMC, as modified by this chapter.

The choice of enforcement action and the severity of any penalty should be based on the nature of the violation and the damage or risk to the public or to public resources. The existence or degree of bad faith of the persons subject to the enforcement action, benefits that accrue to the violator and the cost of obtaining compliance may also be considered.

Fines are listed in WAC 173-27-280, Civil penalty.

Violators may be liable for damages and attorney's fees and costs in accordance with RCW 90.58.230.