Schilling 7-26-11..pdfJuly 26, 2011
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Van Schilling
1313 11" Pl. N.
Edmonds, WA. 98020
Case: # COD2011-0202
Subject property: 1304 Olympic Ave., Edmonds, WA. 98020
Dear Mr. Schilling,
MIKE COOPER
MAYOR
You had requested a letter from me regarding the tree cutting. As you're aware, the City received a
complaint regarding trees being cut at the subject property without the required permit. The tree cutting
was verified. The area of the tree cutting has slopes from 15 to 40% and therefore is considered
environmentally sensitive. A permit or an exemption approval is required. 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.fr�orn the provisions of this chapter:
A. Clearing on an improved single family lot or clearing on a partially improved single family lot, which is
capable of being divided into one additional lot, 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 properoJ involving danger to life or property or substantial fire
hazards. [Ord. 3646 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3507 § 1, 2004].
It is the department's understanding that you will be submitting a complete application for a tree cutting
permit by July 29, 2011. The Planning Division will accept your application and answer any questions
regarding permit requirements. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.
Sincerely,
Mike Thies
Code Enforcement Inspector
thies e,ci.edmonds.wa.us
c. Planning
1304 Olympic Ave.
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