A. The exact location of the wetland boundary shall be determined by the applicant through the performance of a field investigation applying the wetland definition provided in LMC 14.28.030. Qualified professional and technical scientists shall perform wetland delineations using the approved federal wetland delineation manual and applicable regional supplements. The applicant is required under LMC 14.28.190 to show the location of the wetland boundary on a scaled drawing as a part of the permit application.

B. The city of Lacey, when requested by the applicant, may waive the delineation of boundary requirement for the applicant and, in lieu of delineation by the applicant, perform the delineation. The city of Lacey shall consult with qualified professional scientists and technical experts or other experts as needed to perform the delineation. The applicant may be charged for the costs incurred.

C. Where the city of Lacey performs a wetland delineation at the request of the applicant, such delineation shall be considered a final determination.

D. Where the applicant has provided a delineation of the wetland boundary, the city of Lacey shall verify the accuracy of, and may render adjustments to, the boundary delineation. In the event the adjusted boundary delineation is contested by the applicant, the city of Lacey shall, at the applicant’s expense, obtain expert services to render a final delineation. (Ord. 1449 §2, 2014; Ord. 1215 §4, 2003; Ord. 1192 §25, 2002; Ord. 912 §1 Sec. 4.3, 1991).