Notice of SEPA DNS, Public Comment Period, and Public Hearing Notice - Tree Protection Ordinance

Tree Protection Ordinance

SEPA DNS, Public Comment Period, and Public Hearing Notice

Comment Period Deadline: July 24, 2024

See the supporting documents (below) for SEPA Application materials. The published SEPA record number 202402979, "Tree Protection Ordinance"

PROJECT NAME: Tree Protection Ordinance

FILE NUMBERS: WS-SEPA-2024.001

DESCRIPTION: White Salmon has prepared draft amendments to their Heritage Tree Ordinance to become a separate Tree Protection Ordinance, along with targeted incentives to retain mature trees, as encouraged by the City’s adopted Community Forest Management Plan and initial comments provided by the community, City Tree Board and Planning Commission. Proposed amendments to the City’s Tree Code are available for review at: https://www.whitesalmonwa.gov/planning/page/heritage-tree-ordinance-update. 

DATE OF NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: July 3, 2024

APPROVALS REQUIRED (to the extent known): Adoption by the City Council

SEPA COMMENT PERIOD: This determination is issued pursuant to WAC 197-11-340(2). White Salmon will not act on this proposal for 14 calendar days from the date of issuance.  The SEPA comment and appeal period runs from July 10th, 2024 to July 24th, 2024.

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Written public comments will be accepted from July 10th, 2024, to August 9th, 2024.  

PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing, with a virtual/telephonic attendance option, will be held during the Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday August 28^th at 5:30 PM or as soon thereafter as possible. The hearing will be located in the City Council Chambers, 119 NE Church.

STAFF CONTACT: Erika Castro-Guzman at (509) 281-4077 or erikac@whitesalmonwa.gov