14.24.030 Additional definitions.
In addition to those definitions contained within WAC 197-11-700 through 197-11-799, when used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context indicates otherwise:
A. “Department” means any division, subdivision or organizational unit of the city established by ordinance, rule or order.
B. “SEPA rules” means Chapter 197-11 WAC adopted by the Department of Ecology.
C. “Ordinance” means the ordinance, resolution, or other procedure used by the city to adopt regulatory requirements.
D. “Early notice” means the city’s response to an applicant stating whether it considers issuance of a determination of significance likely for the applicant’s proposal (mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) procedures).
E. “Environmental assessment” means a detailed technical report on one or more elements of the environment as listed in the environmental checklist where that report is prepared by person(s) with expertise in that particular field. Environmental assessments may include, but are not limited to, geotechnical reports, hydrological reports, and traffic studies.
F. “Responsible official” means the director of community and economic development or designee. (Ord. 1539 §18, 2019; Ord. 1192 §15, 2002; Ord. 701 §2 (part), 1984).