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Arlington staff present decennial critical‑areas update using WDFW guidance; city to require site-specific tree-height reports
Summary
Staff presented a decennial update to the critical‑areas ordinance relying on Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife best-available science; wetlands buffers remain unchanged while new procedures, stronger language on hazards and a site-potential tree-height method for stream buffers were highlighted.
Amy presented the city’s required 10-year critical‑areas ordinance update, saying staff wrote the update internally while relying on Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife best-available science. She said wetlands buffers in the city did not change from the prior code, but staff strengthened language for geologic hazards, critical aquifer recharge areas, frequently flooded areas and cultural resources.
The most significant change staff described…
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