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Lake Stevens planners propose larger stream buffers; council to consider minimum 100‑ft standard
Summary
City planners told the council April 21 that updates to the critical areas ordinance would raise minimum stream buffers (100 ft for non‑fishbearing, 150 ft for fishbearing) and introduce a 'site potential tree height' option for larger riparian management zones; a hybrid approach and public hearings are planned.
Principal Planner David Levitan briefed the Lake Stevens City Council on proposed updates to the city’s Critical Areas Ordinance (Chapter 1488) at the April 21 special meeting, focusing on stream buffers and riparian protections.
Levitan said the update responds to state guidance and best available science. Staff proposed raising minimum buffers for perennial and…
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