17.94.055 Land clearing permit review, approval and duration.
A. Applications for a land clearing permit shall be processed in accordance with the procedures established under GHMC Title 19 for a Type I project permit application.
B. Criteria of Approval. The director shall approve applications for a land clearing permit only if all of the following criteria are met:
1. The land clearing is consistent with the purposes of this chapter outlined in GHMC 17.94.020; and
2. The land clearing complies with Chapter 17.78 GHMC, Trees, Landscaping and Screening; and
3. The land clearing complies with Chapter 17.99 GHMC, Design Manual.
C. Duration of Approval and Expiration. Any permit granted hereunder shall expire one year from the date of issuance. Upon a showing of good cause, a permit may be extended for six months by the planning director. Approved plans shall not be amended without authorization of the planning director. The permit may be suspended or revoked by the planning director because of incorrect information supplied or any violation of the provisions of this chapter.
D. Failure to obtain a forest practice application, where applicable, with the stated intent of land conversion as defined in RCW 76.09.020(8) shall be grounds for denial of any and all applications for permits or approvals, including building permits and subdivision approvals, relating to nonforestry uses of the land for a period of six years, in accordance with RCW 76.09.060(3). (Ord. 1197 § 58, 2010).