Ronquillo 7-6-10.pdf
July 7, 2010
Janette Ronquillo
Scott Schrieber
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8817 207 Pl. S.W.
Edmonds, WA. 98026
Case: # COD20100210
Subject property: 18007 Vista Del Mar Drive, Edmonds, WA. 98020
Dear Ms. Ronquillo and Mr. Schrieber
As youre aware, the City received a complaint regarding trees being cut at the subject property without the
required permit. The tree cutting was verified. The slope in 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 without 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:
B. Unimproved lots which are not capable of being further subdivided, except for:
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 property or substantial fire
hazards. \[Ord. 3646 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3507 § 1, 2004\].
Please make a complete application for a tree cutting permit or exemption at your earliest convenience by
July 16, 2010. The Planning Division will accept your application. The Land Clearing/Tree Cutting
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
thies@ci.edmonds.wa.us
c. Planning