Planning 2016-11-10 Item 4 - TMC Chapter 18.52 Landscaping Code Update: Attachment E - SEPA Application and Checklist

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SEPA Checklist vicinity which might be needed. N/A — Non - Project Action NON - PROJECT PROPOSALS (E.G., SUBURBAN PLANS AND ZONING CODE TEXT CHANGES) MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PAGES). C. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NON - PROJECT PROPOSALS (do not use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposals be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? The proposed action is to adopt new landscaping regulations that will require additional landscaping in many zoning districts in the City to implement Comprehensive Plan Goals 4.13 and 4.14 and policies 4.13.10, 4.13.11, 4.14.3. 4.14.4. 4.14.6, and 4.14.7 to increase tree canopy throughout the City. The additional trees will have the benefit of improving air quality, decreasing storm water run -off and reducing heat islands in parking lots among other benefits. The new landscaping regulations also permit the use of bioretention facilities, in compliance with new low impact development regulations, to substitute for formal landscaping, which will also have a beneficial effect on storm water run -off. New development that takes place under the new landscaping regulations will address air emissions increases to the discharge of water, toxic or hazardous substances and production of noise. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: N/A 91