Sammamish Unified Development Code

Environment & Sustainability | Clearing and Grading

21.03.070 Clearing and Grading A. Purpose

B. Definitions

Certain words and phrases used in this chapter, unless otherwise clearly indicated by their context, mean as follows: Applicant. A property owner or a public agency or public or private utility that owns a right-of-way or other easement or has been adjudicated the right to such an easement pursuant to RCW 8.12.090, or any person or entity designated or named in writing by the property or easement owner to be the applicant, in an application for a development proposal, permit, or approval.

1. This chapter is intended to regulate clearing and removal of vegetation, excavation, grading, and earthwork construction including cuts and fills, gravel pits, and dumping operations within the City of Sammamish in order to protect public health, safety, and welfare by: a. Minimizing adverse stormwater impacts generated by the removal of vegetation and alteration of landforms; b. Protecting water quality from the adverse impacts associated with erosion and sedimentation; c. Minimizing aquatic and terrestrial wildlife habitat loss caused by the removal of vegetation; d. Protecting sensitive areas from adverse clearing and grading activities; e. Preventing damage to property and harm to persons caused by excavations and fills; f. Establishing administrative procedures for the issuance of permits, approval of plans, and inspection of clearing and grading operations; and

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2. Bench. A relatively level step excavated or constructed on the face of a graded slope surface for drainage and maintenance purposes. 3. Berm. A mound or raised area used for the purpose of screening a site or operation. 4. Civil engineer. A professional engineer registered in the state of Washington to practice in the field of civil works. 5. Clearing. The cutting or removal of vegetation or other organic plant material by physical, mechanical, chemical, or any other means. 6. Compaction. The densification, settlement or packing of soil in such a way that permeability of the soil is reduced. Compaction may also refer to the densification of a fill by mechanical means. 7. Cutting. The severing of the main trunk or stems from close to or at the soil surface or at a point up to 25 percent of the total vegetation height.

g. Providing penalties for the violation of this chapter.

2. This chapter establishes the administrative procedure for issuance of permits, provides for approval of plans and inspection of clearing and grading operations, and provides for penalties for the violation of this chapter.

176 | Title 21: Sammamish Development Code

Effective | January 1, 2022

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