A. If determined by the responsible official, existing plans, regulations, rules, or other laws that provide a functionally equivalent analysis of the specific adverse impacts of a proposed project that has already occurred and is available or will occur before action is taken on a proposed project may be used to forego the environmental analysis required under this title. If non-SEPA documents are used the responsible official shall make appropriate findings and conclusions to support the use of such documents.

B. If determined by the responsible official, existing plans, regulations, rules, or other laws that adequately mitigate the projects specific adverse environmental impacts may be used, in lieu of SEPA mitigating conditions, as long as the project approval is explicitly conditioned on compliance with the requirements or mitigation measures so that the specific adverse environmental impacts are adequately mitigated. If non-SEPA documents are used, the responsible official shall make appropriate findings and conclusions to support the use of such mitigation and to ensure compliance with the requirements of the non-SEPA documents. (Ord. 4840 § 1, 1996.)