City of Bellingham Municipal Code

16.55.090 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. As part of this review, the City shall:

1. Verify the information submitted by the applicant;

2. Evaluate the project area and vicinity for Critical Areas;

3. Determine whether the proposed project is likely to impact the functions or values of Critical Areas; and

4. Determine if the proposed project adequately addresses the impacts and avoids impacts to the Critical Area associated with the project.

1. Require a Critical Area report from the applicant that has been prepared by a qualified professional, to be reviewed and evaluated;

2. Determine whether the development proposal conforms to the purposes and performance standards of this Chapter, including the criteria in Review Criteria [Section 16.55.200];

3. Assess the potential impacts to the critical area and determine if they can be avoided or minimized; and