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May 9, 2012
121 5th AVENUE NORTH ® EDMONDS, WA 98020 ® (425) 771-0220 ® FAX (425) 771-0221
www,edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Joseph 1-Iampson
21321 Pioneer Way
Edmonds. WA. 98026
Case: # COD2012-0104
Subject property: 21321 Pioneer Way, Edmonds, WA. 98026
Dear Mr. Hampson,
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The City received a complaint regarding four or five trees being cut at the subject property without the required permit. The City
verified that trees have been cut at the rear of the property. The area of the tree cutting has slopes exceeding 25% and therefore
requires a permit or an exemption. The pertinent tree cutting code is as follows:
18.45.020 Permits.
No person shall engage in or cause any land to be cleared rviduota first obtaining a land clearing permit from the planning division
manager or his/her designee. [Ord. 3646 § 1, 2007].
18.45.030 Exemptions.
The following shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Clearing oil an improved single-family lot or clearing on a partially improved single-family lot, which is capable of being divided
into one additional lot, exeeptfor:
1. That portion of the lot that is located in a designated environmentally sensitive area;
2. That portion of the lot that is located within 25 feet of any stream or wetland;
3. That portion of the lot that has slopes exceeding 25 percent;
C. Routine landscape maintenance and gardening;
F. Emergency situations on private property involving danger to life or properh, or substantial fire hazards. [Ord. 3646 § 1, 2007;
Ord. 3507 § 1, 2004].
Please note that penalties may be assessed for violations of the tree cutting code. Specifically the code states:
18.45.070 Violations and penalties.
A. A violation of an7> of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
5.50 ECC. Each and eveuy day orportion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed or
permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense.
B. Anyperson found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed
$1, 000penaltyfor a tree of zip to three inches and $3, 000 for a tree three inches or more. This civilpenalty mai, be in addition to any
criminal, civil, or injunctive remedy available to the city. The planning division manager shall utili=e the procedures oudlined in
Chapter 20.110 ECDC iru order to note an individual of violation; provided, however, that the same shall continence with a notice of
civil violation as provided in ECDC 20.110.040(B) and be subject to an appeal as provided in ECDC 20.110.040(C).
C. The fines established in subsection (B) of this section shall be tripled for clearing which occurs within any critical area or critical
area buffer, in any earth subsidence or landslide hazard area, any native growth protection easement, in any area which is designated
for transfer or dedication to public use upon final approval of a subdivision, planned residential development or other development
permit or for clearing which occurs on any portion ofpublic property or within anyportion of the public right-of-way. [Ord. 3828 § 1,
2010; Ord. 3788 § 8, 2010; Ord. 3646 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3507 § 3, 2004].
Corrective actions required:
® Cease any tree cutting immediately. Do not cut any more trees on the lot without the required approval.
® Please make a complete application to the Planning Division for a tree cutting permit or exemption at your earliest
convenience by May 31, 2012. There is information required to submit with your application or exemption that may take a
little time to obtain so you are advised to talk to planning and begin the process ASAP.
The Tree and Vegetation Protection and Removal handout is enclosed. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance. If
you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me at 425-771-0220 x 1716.
Sincerely,
Mike Thies
Code Enforcement Inspector
thiesnr ci.edmonds.wa.us
Planning
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