Under the provisions of Article XI, Section 11 of the Washington State Constitution, this zoning code is adopted and declared to be the zoning code for the City of Covington until amended, repealed or superseded. This code also is enacted pursuant to and to implement the comprehensive plan in accordance with Chapter 36.70A RCW. (Ord. 42-02 § 2 (21A.01.010))

The City recognizes that many actions undertaken pursuant to this title, as amended, may impact treaty fishing rights of Federally recognized tribes. In order to honor and prevent interference with these treaty fishing rights and to provide for water quality and habitat preservation, the City shall provide notice to any Federally recognized tribes whose treaty fishing rights would be affected by an action undertaken pursuant to this title, including but not limited to: development of wetlands, stream and river banks, lakeshore habitat of water bodies, or development directly or indirectly affecting anadromous bearing water bodies, including the promulgation of plans, rules, regulations or ordinances implementing the provisions of this title, whether or not review of such actions is required under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW. (Ord. 42-02 § 2 (21A.01.025))

The Department is hereby authorized after the date of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title to incorporate drawings as necessary for the purpose of illustrating concepts and regulatory standards contained in this title; provided, that the adopted provisions of the code shall control over such drawings. (Ord. 42-02 § 2 (21A.01.090))

The Department shall submit an annual written report to the Council detailing issues relating to the implementation of the City of Covington zoning code and recommending amendments to address those issues. (Ord. 42-02 § 2 (21A.01.100))