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The Planning Division administers a
variety of County land use and environmental regulations
including zoning, SEPA, critical areas, i.e., (wetlands,
floodplains, riparian areas, wildlife habitat areas,
geologically hazardous areas and aquifer recharge areas),
shorelines, subdivisions, short plats and
boundary line adjustments, grading, clearing, filling, forestry
conversions, and National Scenic Area regulations. The Planning
Division reviews development proposals, conducts on-site inspections,
updates County codes, and prepares land use applications for public
hearings before the County Hearing Examiner(s). Long Range
Planning projects includes updates to County codes such as
Critical Areas, National Scenic Area Plan Amendments,
Subdivision regulations, etc.
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