A. New construction. The following new construction activities are adopted as exempt levels under WAC 197-11-800 (1)(b) based on local conditions, except when undertaken wholly or partly on lands covered by water or containing one or more Environmentally Sensitive Areas (WMC Ch. 16.10):

1. (a) For residential dwelling units in WAC 197-11-800 (1)(b)(i): Up to two dwelling units.

2. (b) For agricultural structures in WAC 197-11-800 (1)(b)(ii): Up to ten thousand square feet.

3. (c) For landfills and excavations, up to five hundred cubic yards throughout the total lifetime of the project and for any fill or excavation classified as a Class I, II, or III forest practice under RCW 76.09.050

or regulations thereunder.

B. Land use decisions. The following land use decisions shall be exempt:

1. Except upon lands covered by water or containing one or more Environmentally Sensitive Areas (WMC Ch. 16.10), the approval of short plats or short subdivisions for two lots pursuant to the procedures required by RCW 58.17.060, but not including further short subdivisions or short platting within a plat or subdivision previously exempted under this subsection.

2. Granting of variances based on special circumstances, not including economic hardship, such as size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings and not resulting in any change of land use or density. (Ord. 04-438 § 1, 2004; Ord. 01-412 § 1 (Exh. 1 (part)), 2001)