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Case Number:BLD2008-00487 Case Status:Finaled Date Received:11/13/2008
Description:NEW WELCOME CENTER AT DOSEWALLIPS STATE PARK (replaces old) FLOOD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Date Issued:3/9/2009
Applicant: STATE OF WASHINGTON-NAT RESOUR Expiration Date:3/9/2010 12:00:00 AM
Site Address:306992 HWY 101 Case Finaled:10/15/2015
Parcel No:502021001 Other Cases Parcel Data Map It More Details Parcels Images

Case Actions
Below is a list of actions that have been taken by staff for this permit case. They are sorted based on the date they were added to the database with most recent actions at the top. A value in the "Date Completed" field indicates that the action has been completed.
Description: Certificate of Occupancy-F
Date Completed: 10/27/2015
Disposition: DONE
Description: Insp - FINAL FINAL Building
Date Completed: 10/15/2015
Disposition: DONE
Description: File Archived
Date Completed: 8/21/2013
Disposition: DONE
Description: Incomplete"I"-Started not Done
Date Completed: 2/6/2012
Disposition: DONE
Description: Inspection Reminder Sent
Date Completed: 2/4/2010
Disposition: DONE
Description: Insp - Final Building
Date Completed: 10/15/2015
Disposition: DONE
Description: Insp - Final Building
Date Completed: 7/22/2009
Disposition: FAIL
Description: Insp - Wallboard Nailing
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Description: Insp - Ext. Shear Wall Nailing
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Description: Insp - Setbacks
Date Completed: 4/14/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Insp - Foundation Stem Wall
Date Completed: 4/7/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Issue Building Permit (F)
Date Completed: 3/9/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Approve Permit-UF
Date Completed: 3/5/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Approve Permit-UF
Date Completed: 3/5/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Review Complete-U
Date Completed: 3/5/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Insp - Setbacks
Date Completed: 4/2/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Insp - Erosion Control
Date Completed: 4/2/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Insp - Foundation Footing
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Description: Insp - Footing Drains
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Description: Insp - Foundation Stem Wall
Date Completed: 4/6/2009
Disposition: FAIL
Description: Insp - Underground Plumbing
Date Completed: 4/2/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Insp - Straps (hold downs)
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Description: Insp - Ext. Shear Wall Nailing
Date Completed: 5/27/2009
Disposition: FAIL
Description: Insp - Rough-in Plumbing
Date Completed: 6/4/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Insp - Gas Line: Interior
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Description: Insp - Framing
Date Completed: 6/4/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Insp - Airseal
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Description: Insp - Insulation: Walls
Date Completed: 6/8/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Insp - Insulation: Floors
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Description: Insp - Insulation: Ceiling
Date Completed: 6/8/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Insp - Mechanical Systems
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Description: Insp - Parking
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Description: Insp - Sign
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Description: Insp - Exterior Lighting
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Description: Insp - Address Posted
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Description: Insp - SEPA Mitigation
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Description: Septic System Finaled
Date Completed: 9/25/2015
Disposition: DONE
Description: DRD Reviewer Letter (F)
Date Completed: 1/27/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Building Permit Application(F)
Date Completed: 11/20/2008
Disposition: DONE
Description: App Substantially Complete-U
Date Completed: 1/27/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Case Entered
Date Completed: 11/20/2008
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Description: Plan Check
Date Completed: 2/26/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Septic Review Complete-U
Date Completed: 2/27/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Potable Water Approval
Date Completed: 12/9/2008
Disposition: DONE
Description: Contractor License/Bond Info
Date Completed: 3/2/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Stormwater Review-U
Date Completed: 3/5/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Env. Sensitive Area Review-U
Date Completed: 3/5/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Consistency Review-U
Date Completed: 3/5/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: RAP Review Complete-U
Date Completed: 11/20/2008
Disposition: DONE
Description: Final Planning Approval
Date Completed: 8/17/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: Final Public Works Approval
Date Completed: 8/17/2009
Disposition: DONE
Description: DRD Approval (Zoning)
Date Completed: 3/5/2009
Disposition: DONE

Case Conditions
Below is a list of conditions for this permit case. Conditions typically record requirements that the applicant must meet to be in compliance with the permit.
Title: Bld Security/hooded lights
Wording Lighting fixtures shall be designed and hooded to prevent the light source from being directly visible from outside the boundaries of the property. The intensity or brightness of all lighting, during construction and after project completion shall not adversely affect the use of surrounding properties or adjoining rights-of-way.

Title: Bld Exterior height lights
Wording Exterior lighting for commercial and industrial uses shall not exceed thirty feet (30') in height from the finished grade, excepting when such lighting is an integral part of a building or structure. Ground level lighting is encouraged.

Title: Bld Setbacks
Wording Setback from Hwy 101 right-of-way is no less than 50 ft., side and rear setbacks are no less than 20 ft. If an environmentally sensitive area (ESA) is present, then the more restrictive setback shall apply.

Title: Bld building height
Wording The building height is not to exceed 35 feet.

Title: Bld lot coverage
Wording Maximum lot coverage is not to exceed 10%. Lot coverage is defined as amount of impervious surface which includes roof tops, driveways, concrete, etc.

Title: LANDSCAPING
Wording The applicant shall comply with the landscaping plan as submitted with the application and stamped approved on March 5, 2009.

Title: ADA PARKING
Wording Parking for physically handicapped needs shall be provided consistent with state standards at a rate of not less than two percent of the total number of parking spaces, or a minimum of one parking space, whichever is greater. Parking spaces for physically handicapped needs shall comply with ANSI 117.1-2003 (502.2 and 502.4.2). Such spaces shall be not less than 12 feet, six inches wide.

Title: ALL WEATHER SURFACING
Wording All required off-street parking shall be provided with an all-weather surface as required by the Jefferson County department of public works.

Title: WHEEL STOPS
Wording Wheel stops, striping, or similar measures are required for parking spaces.

Title: COMPLY WITH GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
Wording Construction and site development of the new Welcome Center must comply with all recommendations found in the geotechnical report prepared by Associated Earth Sciences dated October 14, 2008 and the subsequent letter from Associated Earth Sciences dated January 29, 2009.

Title: SEWAGE
Wording This building is approved based on the understanding that the plumbing will be connected to the new off site park septic system by June of 2010 or a new on site septic system permitted and installed to handle the sewage waste from this building.

Title: FAILURE TO ELEVATE
Wording Failure to elevate at least two feet above the highest adjacent grade may result in higher flood insurance rates.

Title: Follow Flood Ordinance
Wording Flood hazard reduction measures are to be used as required by the Jefferson County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance 07-0515-06 (Jefferson County Code Chapter 15.15).

Title: Res Construction Flood Damage
Wording Construction Materials and Methods of Construction to Reduce Flood Hazard (i) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage. (ii) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. (iii) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air-conditioning equipment and other service facilities shall be designed and/or otherwise elevated or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding. Locating such equipment below the base flood elevation may cause annual flood insurance premiums to be increased.

Title: Flood Proof Requirement
Wording Fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are subject to flooding are prohibited unless designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwater. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect or must meet or exceed the following criteria: a. A minimum of two openings having a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided. b. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above grade. c. Openings may be equipt with screens, louvers, or other coverings or devices provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwater.

Title: Utilities-Flood
Wording Utilities shall be designed as specified in 15.15.080(c) of Jefferson County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance 07-0515-06 (Jefferson County Code Chapter 15.15) which states: (i) All new and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems; (ii) Water wells shall be located on high ground that is not in the floodway; (iii) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharges from the systems into flood waters; (iv) Onsite waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding.

Title: Anchoring-Flood
Wording 1) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure. 2) All manufactured homes shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement, and shall be installed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. Anchoring methods may include, but are not limited to, use of over-the top or frame ties to ground anchors.

Title: GEOTECH CERTIFICATION
Wording PRIOR TO FINAL BUILDING OCCUPANCY, PROPONENT SHALL SUBMIT AN ORIGINAL WRITTEN LETTER FROM THE GEOLOGIST WHO PREPARED THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT DATED OCTOBER 14, 2008 STATING THAT THE STRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITIES HAVE BEEN CONSTRUCTED IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE "GEOTECHNICAL REPORT." THE LETTER SHALL BE STAMPED BY THE LICENSED GEOLOGIST/ENGINEER.

Title: Do Not Disturb Buffer
Wording All construction activities shall not encroach upon the stream buffer. This includes the storage or preparation of materials.

Title: Streamside Setback
Wording The identified Fish and Wildlife Habitat Areas (Type S, F and N Streams), shall maintain a vegetative buffer setback of 150, 150 and 74 feet respectively. The setback shall be measured horizontally from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) to the Welcome Center.

Title: 5-Foot Stream Setback
Wording An additional setback of five (5) feet is required from the edge of the buffer area to the proposed Welcome Center.

Title: Identify Streamside Buffer
Wording A permanent physical separation along the boundary of the buffer area shall be installed and permanently maintained. Such separation can include installing logs, trees, a hedgerow, or any other prominent physical marking approved by the UDC Administrator.

Title: Mark Stream During Construction
Wording Buffer perimeters shall be marked with temporary signs at an interval of one per parcel or every one hundred (100) feet, whichever is less. Signs shall be in place prior to and during construction activities. The signs shall contain the following statement: "Buffer - Do Not Remove or Alter Existing Vegetation."

Title: Seawater Intrusion Areas
Wording To help prevent seawater from intruding landward into underground aquifers, all new development activity on Marrowstone Island, Indian Island and within 1/4 mile of any marine shoreline shall be required to infiltrate all stormwater runoff onsite.

Title: Coastal & At Risk SIPZ-Water Con
Wording VOLUNTARY MEASURES OF COASTAL & AT RISK SIPZ: Water conservation measures: 1. Roof and other intercepted precipitation shall be routed to on-site detention ponds and/or other approved means and allowed to be released to the soil slowly. 2. Water collected from Storm water and roof catchments may be used for watering lawns and gardens. Unless catchment water has been treated to meet drinking water standards, there shall be no cross connections allowed between the potable supply and impounded water. 3. Water withdrawn from wells on each property shall not be used for watering of lawns and/or gardens. 4. Ground water withdrawn from each property shall be restricted to a rate of three (3) gallons per minute. 5. Installation of water conserving fixtures such as low flow toilets, faucets and shower restrictors and other water saving plumbing fixtures. 6. Landscaping plan (xeriscaping, native vegetation with minimal amounts of irrigation). Please NOTE that the above listed measures are not intended to be exhaustive, but rather is intended to be illustrative of the types of water conservation measures.

Title: Coastal SIPZ-Mand Potable Water
Wording MANDATORY MEASURES FOR COASTAL SIPZ: 1. For proof of potable water on a building permit application, applicant must utilize DOH-approved public water system if available. 2. If public water is unavailable, a qualifying alternative system may be used as proof of potable water or an individual well may be used as proof of potable water subject to the following requirement: a. Chloride concentration of a laboratory-certified well water sample submitted with building permit application. 3. If public water is unavailable, a qualifying alternative system may be used as proof of potable water.

Title: BMPs
Wording The project shall adhere to the Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control stormwater, erosion and sediment during construction. BMPs shall address permanent measures to stabilize soil exposed during construction, and in the design and operation of stormwater and drainage control systems.

Title: ENGINEERED PLAN
Wording An engineered plan has been submitted and approved by the Department of Community Development. Once the subject permit has been issued the applicant shall fully implement the provisions of the submitted plan and contact the engineer of record to arrange a schedule to inspect the property for plan compliance. A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the Department receives an original "wet stamped" letter from the engineer of record verifying plan compliance. No clearing for roadways or utilities shall occur on the project site until clearing necessary for the installation of temporary sedimentation and erosion control measures have been completed.

Title: C-SWT CERTIFICATION
Wording PRIOR TO FINAL BUILDING OCCUPANCY, PROPONENT SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN LETTER FROM THE ENGINEER OF RECORD STATING THAT THE STORMWATER FACILITY HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STORMWATER PLAN DATED.


Case Findings
Below is a list of findings for this permit case. Findings typically record facts that the staff are using as the basis of their permit processing decisions.
Title: F-FLOOD FINDING
Wording Doug Mackey, State Parks, supplied the following information in an e-mail to staff dated 2/2/2009: "The Welcome Center floor will be built on a slab at an elevation of 25’ 6.” The edge of the 100-year flood aligned with the historic direction of flow during floods is 215 feet to the east of the building site. The edge of the 500-year flood in this same alignment is 300 feet to the west. The survey provided by Mr. Butler’s company shows the construction site elevation is much closer to the 500-year flood level, see the FloodPlain-FEMA.pdf map. Given its elevation, approximately five feet above the near-by 100-year flood level, the proposed construction will be at least reasonably safe from flooding." On February 25, 2009, based on the above information and the flood elevation certificate, the Administrator determined the Welcome Center is reasonably safe from flooding [JCC 15.15.080(1)(e)].

Title: F-MEETS JCC 18.20.290
Wording The proposal meets the performance standards found in JCC 18.20.290.

Title: F-EXISTING VEG
Wording Existing vegetation meets the landscaping requirements.

Title: F-OUTSIDE SHORELINE
Wording The proposed development is outside of shoreline jurisdiction.

Title: F-Confirmed ESAs
Wording The application was reviewed by the Jefferson County Department of Community Development staff on January 27, 2009 for the potential presence of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) under the provisions of the Unified Development Code (UDC). After an initial Geographic Information Systems mapping review, the following ESAs were confirmed to be present on the subject property: Conservancy Shoreline Designation (Dosewallips River), Shoreline Slope Stability Mapping - modified, intermediate, stable and unstable, Stream types - S, F and N, Blue Heron habitat area, eagle habitat area (outside of project area), elk and Harlequin Duck, wetlands, seismic hazard area, frequently flooded area, susceptible aquifer recharge area (SUSC), Coastal Seawater Intrusion Protection Zone (SIPZ), Channel Migration Zones - High Risk and Disconnected.

Title: F-GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
Wording Washington State Parks submitted a geotechnical report prepared by Associated Earth Sciences dated October 14, 2008 and an addendum to the report dated January 29, 2009 to address the geologically hazardous areas mapped in the project area. Section 15 of this report (Page 14) states, "Assuming the recommendation provided in this report are followed, it is our opinion that the proposed project will adequately protect the public safety." This permit has been conditioned to require compliance with the geotechnical report and the addendum.

Title: F-WETLAND REPORT
Wording Washington State Parks submitted a Wetland Investigation for the Proposed Welcome Center and Convenience Cabins dated February 26, 2008 - Updated August 21, 2008 to address the wetlands mapped near the project area. Based on the report and correspondence with State Park staff, the nearest wetland appears to be approximately 450 ft. from the project area. This exceeds the maximum buffer width of 350 ft for an non-delineated Category 1 wetland. Staff determined no further investigation or information is required.

Title: F-Aquifer Recharge Area
Wording Aquifer Recharge Areas in Jefferson County are characterized by porous geological formations that allow percolation of the surface water into the soils and the underlying zone of saturation. Aquifers are geologic formations that contain sufficient saturated permeable material to yield significant quantities of water to wells and springs. Aquifers serve as the source of drinking water within most of the rural portions of Jefferson County.

Title: F-Susc. Aquifer Recharge Area
Wording Susceptible Aquifer Recharge Areas are those with geologic and hydrologic conditions that promote rapid infiltration of recharge waters to groundwater aquifers.

Title: F-Geohazard Area
Wording Geologically Hazardous Areas in Jefferson County are characterized by slope, soil type, geologic material, and groundwater that may combine to create problems with slope stability, erosion, and water quality during and after construction or during natural events such as earthquakes or severe rainstorms.

Title: F-Adjacent Forest Land Disclosure
Wording Jefferson County has determined that the use of real property for agriculture and forestry operations is a high priority and favored use in the county. The county will not consider to be a nuisance those inconveniences or discomforts arising from such operations, if such operations are consistent with commonly accepted best management practices in compliance with local, state, and federal laws. If your real property includes or is within five hundred (500) feet of real property designated as Rural Residential 1:10 or 1:20, Rural Industrial, Rural Commercial, Agriculture, or Forestry, you may be subject to inconveniences or discomforts arising from such farming and forestry operations, including but not limited to noise, tree removal, odors, flies, fumes, dust, smoke, the operation of farm and forestry machinery during any 24-hour period, the storage and disposal or manure, and the application of permitted fertilizers and permitted pesticides. One or more of these inconveniences may occur as a result of agricultural and forestry operations which are in conformance with existing laws and regulations.

Title: F-Streams
Wording A Type S, F and N Streams (Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area) have been identified on the subject property. The streams will require a buffer of 150-feet from the S, 150-feet from the F and 75 from the N. The buffers shall be measured horizontally from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM). Fish and Wildlife Habitat Areas shall also have Buffers and Building Setbacks established.

Title: F-Buffers
Wording Stream buffers are areas that shall be maintained in their natural condition, however, minor pruning or alteration of vegetation may be permitted as long as the function and character of the buffer are not diminished.

Title: F-Native Vegetation List
Wording Among the native conifer species which may be used in buffers or for re-vegetation include, but are not limited to: Grand Fir (Aibes grandis), Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis), Shore Pine (Pinus contorta), Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata), and Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla). Among native tree species which may be used includes: Vine Maple (Acer circinatum), Big-Leaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum), Red Alder (Alnus rubra), Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii), Quaking Aspen (Populus tremula), Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa), Bitter Cherry (Prunus emarginata), Oregon White Oak (Quercus garryana), Cascara (Rhamnus purshiana), Pacific Willow (Salix lasiandra), and Scouler's Willow (Salix scouleriana). Among the native shrub species which may be used are: Sevice-Berry (Amalanchier alnifolia), Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera) Salal (Gaultheria shallon), Ocean Spray (Holodiscus discolor), Indian Plum (Oemlaria cerasiformis), Pacific Ninebark (Physocarpus capitus), Red Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum), Wild Rose (Rosa nutkana), Swamp Rose (Rosa pisocarpa), Willows (Salix ssp.), Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa), Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), Evergreen Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum), Red Huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium).

Title: F-SIPZ
Wording Marine shorelines and islands are susceptible to a condition that is known as seawater intrusion. Seawater intrusion is a condition in which the saltwater/freshwater interface in an aquifer moves inland so that wells drilled on upland areas cannot obtain freshwater suitable for public consumption without significant additional treatment and cost. Maintaining a stable balance in the saltwater/freshwater interface is primarily a function of the rate of aquifer recharge (primarily through rainfall) and the rate of groundwater withdrawals (primarily through wells). The Washington Department of Ecology is the agency with statutory authority to regulate groundwater withdrawal for individual wells in Jefferson County. New development, redevelopment, and land use activities on islands and in close proximity to marine shorelines in particular should be developed in such a manner to maximize aquifer recharge and maintain the saltwater/freshwater balance to the maximum extent possible by infiltrating stormwater runoff so that it recharges the aquifer.

Title: F-Coastal SIPZ
Wording The parcel is located within a coastal SIPZ (seawater intrusion protection zone) according to the County GIS map. There are voluntary and mandatory measures identified in the Jefferson County Seawater Intrusion Policy (Resolution 44-22, effective September 23, 2002) that apply to well drilling proposals and building permit applications on existing lots of record. A Coastal SIPZ is defined as: all islands and area within one-quarter mile of marine shoreline, but no history of chloride concentration above 100 mg/L in groundwater sources within 1000 feet.

Title: F-DNS Issued
Wording Reviewed under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission acting as lead agency. Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) issued on September 22, 2008.

Title: F-Site Plan Changes
Wording The site plan as submitted with the building permit application on November 13, 2008 has been reviewed for consistency under the UDC, and has been approved by Jefferson County Department of Community Development. Any modifications, changes, and/or additions to the stamped, approved site plan dated March 5, 2009 shall be resubmitted for review and approval by Jefferson County Department of Community Development.

Title: F-Approval for _____ Only
Wording This approval is for a Welcome Center at Dosewallips State Park only. Any future permits on this site are subject to review for consistency with applicable codes and ordinances and does not preclude review and conditions which may be placed on future permits.

Title: ZONING
Wording The parcel has been designated as PPR (Parks, Preserves, and Recreation) under the Jefferson County Comprehensive Land Use Map effective August 28, 1998.

Title: F-General PMT Notice
Wording NOTICE: This permit does not excuse the proponent from complying with other local, state, and federal ordinances, regulations, or statutes applicable to the proposed development, but consistent with RCW 90.58. Development pursuant to this permit shall be undertaken subject to the applicable policies and performance standards of the Jefferson County Shoreline Management Master Program and the Jefferson County Unified Development Code. If during excavation or development of the site an area of potential archaeological significance is uncovered, all activity in the immediate area shall be halted, and the Administrator shall be notified at once. The Federal Endangered Species Act rules to protect threatened Chinook and Summer-run Chum salmon became effective on January 8, 2001. Bull trout have been listed as threatened since early 2000. Under the ESA, any person may bring lawsuit against any individual or agency that "takes" listed species (defined as causing harm, harassing, or damaging habitat for the listed species). In addition, the National Marine Fisheries Service can levy penalties. All areas in Jefferson County are included as "critical habitat" for a listed species. Development of property along any marine shoreline, freshwater shoreline, or floodplains could harm habitat if protective measures are not taken. To minimize the potential to damage habitat, all property owners developing adjacent to marine shoreline, freshwater shoreline, or floodplains are advised to do the following: - All development activities should avoid unstable slopes, wetlands, and forested areas near surface waters - Remove minimal vegetation for site development, especially large trees - Allow trees that have fallen into surface waters to remain there - Infiltrate stormwater from buildings and driveways onsite through drywells rather than discharging directly into surface waters or roadside ditches Any individual, group, or agency can bring suit for a listed species "taking", even if you are in compliance with Jefferson County development codes. The risk of a lawsuit against you can be reduced by consulting with a professional fisheries habitat biologist, and following the recommendations for site development provided by the biologist. For more information, contact the National Marine Fisheries Service in Seattle, or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.