60.18 Bulkhead and Land Surface Modification

1.  Bulkheads – Bulkheads are not permitted in this zone.

2.  Land Surface Modification Waterward of the High Waterline

a. General – Land surface modification waterward of the high waterline is permitted in this zone subject to all of the conditions and restrictions in this section.

b. Required Permit – The City will use the City Council Process IIB as described in Chapter 152 KZC to review and decide upon an application for a land surface modification waterward of the high waterline.

c. Allowable Reasons – The City may approve an application for a land surface modification waterward of the high waterline only if the application is filed be a public agency to improve navigability, public recreation, or public safety; and

1) No unique or significant natural area of flora or fauna will be destroyed; and

2) The land surface modification will not result in erosion of the shoreline or undermine stability of neighboring properties.

d. Requirements for Dredging – If the land surface modification involves dredging, the dredging spoils may not be deposited in Lake Washington and may be deposited on the subject property only if this is part of an approved fill on the subject property.

e. Requirements for Fill – If the land surface modification involves fill, the material for the fill must be nondissolving and nondecomposing. The fill material must not contain organic or inorganic material that would be detrimental to the water quality of the existing habitat.

f. Use of Vegetation – The applicant shall stabilize exposed areas left after land surface modification with vegetation.

3.  Land Surface Modification within the Regulated Wetland – Land surface modification within a regulated wetland and within a wetland buffer is regulated by Chapter 90 KZC. This activity may also require a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Consult that agency for further information.

4.  Land Surface Modification Other than Waterward of the High Waterline or the Regulated Wetland or Wetland Buffer – See Chapter 115 KZC for regulations regarding land surface modifications other than waterward of the high waterline or within the regulated wetland or wetland buffer.

5.  Emergency Measures – An applicant may take emergency measures to protect against harm to persons or property resulting from imminent and unanticipated natural hazards. The area modified must be restored to the condition that existed immediately prior to any emergency modification as soon as practicable after the emergency.