16.06.055 Categorical exemptions.
A. The city of Auburn adopts by reference WAC 197-11-300 and 197-11-800. In addition thereto, Auburn establishes the following exempt levels for minor new construction under WAC 197-11-800(1) based on local conditions:
1. For residential dwelling units in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(i): 20 dwelling units or less.
2. For office, school, commercial, recreational, service or storage buildings in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(iii): buildings of 12,000 square feet or less and with associated parking facilities designed for 40 or less automobiles.
3. For parking lots in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(iv): 40 or fewer automobile parking spaces.
4. For fill and excavations in WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(v): 500 cubic yards or less.
B. Whenever the city establishes new exempt levels under this section, it shall send them to the Department of Ecology, Headquarters Office, Olympia, Washington under WAC 197-11-800(1)(c). (Ord. 5908 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5727 § 1, 2003.)